Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood

Wales
Cadw SAM MM170
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 57m South of Stock Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM170. The barrow represents a burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to contain inhumed or cremated remains and served as prominent markers within the landscape. The monument's preservation as a scheduled site reflects its archaeological significance in understanding prehistoric ritual and funerary practices in the region. Its specific location relative to Stock Wood aids in the precise archaeological recording and protection of this Bronze Age landscape feature.

Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM170. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood?

Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM170. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM170.

What period does Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood date from?

Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood 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 57m South of Stock Wood?

Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood 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 MM170.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishton Castle (1.5 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (1.7 km), Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church (3 km).

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