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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Mynydd Herbert Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM GM025
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Herbert Round Barrow?

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.

What period does Mynydd Herbert Round Barrow date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd Herbert Round Barrow?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Herbert Round Barrow?

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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