Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM228
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference CM228. The barrow represents a typical example of prehistoric burial practice in South Wales, constructed during the Bronze Age period as a burial mound to commemorate and contain the remains of the deceased, often accompanied by grave goods. Such monuments were frequently sited on elevated terrain to ensure visibility across the landscape. The barrow survives as an earthwork feature and remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric ritual and mortuary practice in the region.

Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf?

Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference CM228. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM228.

What period does Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf date from?

Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf 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 Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf?

Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf 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 CM228.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carmarthen Castle (5 km), The Bulwarks (Civil War) (5.4 km), Banc y Bettws Castle Mound (5.7 km).

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