Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen-y-Morwyd Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Pen-y-Morwyd Round Barrow

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN110
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen-y-Morwyd Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located on Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as a substantial earthen mound and represents the burial practices characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Wales, serving both as a repository for the deceased and as a visible marker of social status within the landscape. The monument's construction and form reflect the ritual significance placed on burial by prehistoric societies inhabiting the island. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Pen-y-Morwyd Round Barrow contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age funerary customs and settlement patterns across Anglesey.

Pen-y-Morwyd Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN110. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen-y-Morwyd Round Barrow?

Pen-y-Morwyd Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located on Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN110.

What period does Pen-y-Morwyd Round Barrow date from?

Pen-y-Morwyd 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pen-y-Morwyd Round Barrow?

Pen-y-Morwyd 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 AN110.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen-y-Morwyd Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bodewryd Standing Stone (2.4 km), Pen-yr-Orsedd Standing Stones (5.2 km), Pen-y-Fynwent Enclosure (5.4 km).

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