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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Penmoelallt Round Barrows

Wales
Cadw SAM GM528
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Penmoelallt Round Barrows is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM528. The site comprises round barrows dating to the Bronze Age, when such earthworks served as burial structures for elite or community members. The barrows represent a significant example of Bronze Age funerary practice in the Welsh landscape, reflecting the ritual and religious beliefs of Prehistoric communities concerning commemoration of the dead. The physical remains survive as earthen mounds, though the specific dimensions and condition of individual barrows at this location require consultation of detailed archaeological records for precise characterisation.

Penmoelallt Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM528. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penmoelallt Round Barrows?

Penmoelallt Round Barrows is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM528. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM528.

What period does Penmoelallt Round Barrows date from?

Penmoelallt Round Barrows 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 Penmoelallt Round Barrows?

Penmoelallt Round Barrows 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 GM528.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penmoelallt Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tramroad East of Robert's Town Bridge, Aberdare (6 km), Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown (6 km), Garn Las Earthwork (6.1 km).

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