Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 400m S of Church
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 400m S of Church

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR048
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 400m S of Church is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales. The barrow represents a typical example of the round barrow tradition practised during the Bronze Age, when such earthworks served as burial places for individuals of status within their communities. The monument survives as an earthwork feature in the landscape and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference SAM BR048, reflecting its archaeological importance to the understanding of prehistoric burial practices in Wales. Its location in the Breconshire uplands situates it within a region containing multiple prehistoric ritual and funerary sites.

Round Barrow 400m S of Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR048. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 400m S of Church?

Round Barrow 400m S of Church is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR048.

What period does Round Barrow 400m S of Church date from?

Round Barrow 400m S of Church 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 400m S of Church?

Round Barrow 400m S of Church 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 BR048.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 400m S of Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Barn Ringwork (6.5 km), Bwlch Bach a'r Grib, round cairn to SW of (8.8 km), Bwlch Bach a'r Grib round cairn (8.9 km).

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