Scheduled MonumentsWalesPenlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Penlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD221
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Penlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of, is a prehistoric funerary monument situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference CD221. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a typical example of the round barrow tradition that characterised burial practices across Britain during this period. Such monuments served as focal points for ritual activity and functioned as permanent markers in the landscape, often containing central burial deposits accompanied by grave goods. The barrow's survival in the Ceredigion landscape provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in this region of Wales.

Penlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD221. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of?

Penlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of, is a prehistoric funerary monument situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference CD221. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD221.

What period does Penlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of date from?

Penlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of 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 Penlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of?

Penlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of 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 CD221.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penlan-Noeth, Round Barrow 230m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell 270m E of Moeddyn-Fach (1 km), Castell Moeddyn (1.3 km), Whilgarn Ring Cairn (2.5 km).

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