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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Nant Cletwr barrow

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD215
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nant Cletwr barrow is a round barrow located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument represents a funerary structure typical of its period, constructed as a burial mound to contain and commemorate the deceased. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection (SAM RD215), it forms part of the significant archaeological record of Bronze Age ritual and burial practices in the Welsh uplands. The barrow's survival testifies to the enduring ceremonial importance of elevated burial sites in the prehistoric landscape of this region.

Nant Cletwr barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD215. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant Cletwr barrow?

Nant Cletwr barrow is a round barrow located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD215.

What period does Nant Cletwr barrow date from?

Nant Cletwr 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 Nant Cletwr barrow?

Nant Cletwr 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 RD215.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant Cletwr barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant (7.5 km), Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau (7.7 km), Nant-y-Car South Lead Mine (8.1 km).

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