Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Enlli Round Barrow, Bardsey Island
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow, Bardsey Island

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN140
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow is a Prehistoric funerary monument located on Bardsey Island off the coast of Conwy, Wales. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents an important example of ritual and burial practice from this period. The monument survives as a substantial earthen mound and forms part of the archaeological landscape of Bardsey Island, which has yielded evidence of human activity spanning multiple prehistoric and historic periods. The site is protected under the Welsh heritage system and holds significance for understanding Bronze Age funerary traditions and the ritual importance of the island in antiquity.

Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow, Bardsey Island is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN140. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow, Bardsey Island?

Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow is a Prehistoric funerary monument located on Bardsey Island off the coast of Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN140.

What period does Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow, Bardsey Island date from?

Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow, Bardsey Island dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow, Bardsey Island?

Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow, Bardsey Island is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CN140.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Enlli Round Barrow, Bardsey Island?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huts on Mynydd Enlli, Bardsey Island (0.2 km), Cross-Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island (0.4 km), Inscribed Stone in the Chapel, Bardsey Island (0.4 km).

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