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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Pentre Farm Barrow

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME248
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pentre Farm Barrow is a round barrow located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age period. The monument consists of an earthen mound constructed as a burial monument, reflecting the funerary practices and ritual traditions characteristic of prehistoric Bronze Age communities in Wales. Round barrows of this type typically functioned as focal points for burial and ceremonial activity within the wider landscape, serving both practical and symbolic roles in Bronze Age society. The barrow is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, recognising its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the region.

Pentre Farm Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME248. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pentre Farm Barrow?

Pentre Farm Barrow is a round barrow located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME248.

What period does Pentre Farm Barrow date from?

Pentre Farm 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 Pentre Farm Barrow?

Pentre Farm 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 ME248.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pentre Farm Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tyddyn-y-Coed Camp (4.3 km), Maes Coch Deserted Rural Settlement (4.4 km), Maes Coch Hut Circles (4.4 km).

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