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Mynydd Herbert Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM025. The barrow represents a typical example of the round barrow tradition prevalent during the Bronze Age, constructed as a burial mound that would have served both practical and ceremonial functions for the prehistoric communities of the region. Such monuments are characteristic of the ritual and funerary practices of Bronze Age Wales, indicating the social importance placed upon individual or family burials during this period. The site's preservation and scheduling reflect its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric mortuary behaviour and the ceremonial landscape of ancient Wales.
Mynydd Herbert Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM025. View the official record →
Mynydd Herbert Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM025. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM025.
Mynydd Herbert Round Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Mynydd Herbert Round Barrow 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 GM025.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Merthyr Mawr Warren (3.2 km), Candleston Castle (3.3 km), Ogmore Stepping Stones (4.1 km).
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