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Mynydd Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn Round Barrow is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Wales on bedrock of Llandovery age, where sandstone and conglomerate strata lie interbedded beneath the monument. Round barrows of this type typically date from the Bronze Age and served as burial structures for prominent members of prehistoric communities. The site's elevated position on Mynydd Llanfihangel offers commanding views across the surrounding landscape, a characteristic placement that reflects the ceremonial importance of such monuments within their contemporary societies.
The barrow's preservation on stable geological foundations of ancient Llandovery rocks has aided its survival to the present day. Round barrows commonly comprised earthen mounds raised over burial chambers or cremation deposits, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the status of the deceased. The specific topography and geology of this location would have influenced both its construction and its visibility within the Bronze Age landscape.
The monument is protected by Cadw, the Welsh heritage authority, under reference CM164, recognising its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric burial practice and landscape use in Wales. Such sites remain important for understanding the funerary traditions, social organisation and settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities across the region.
Mynydd Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM164. View the official record →
Mynydd Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn Round Barrow is a prehistoric burial monument situated in Wales on bedrock of Llandovery age, where sandstone and conglomerate strata lie interbedded beneath the monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM164.
Mynydd Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn 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 Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn 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 CM164.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw (0.7 km), Crugiau Leir Round Barrows (1.5 km), Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau (2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Mynydd Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn Round Barrow's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Mynydd Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn Round Barrow stands on Llandovery Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Llandovery. The rock here is sandstone and conglomerate, interbedded.