Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock

Wales
Cadw SAM GM310
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 612m N of Bendrick Rock is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Glamorgan, Wales. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents one of numerous burial structures constructed across the Welsh uplands during the second millennium BC. Such monuments typically contained cremated or inhumed remains of individuals of social significance, often accompanied by grave goods reflecting the ritual practices and material culture of Bronze Age communities. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric burial practice and settlement patterns in the region.

Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM310. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock?

Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM310.

What period does Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock date from?

Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock 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 Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock?

Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock 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 GM310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 612m N of Bendrick Rock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Barruch's Chapel (1.4 km), Middleton Moated Site (2.3 km), Barry Castle (3.1 km).

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