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Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du is a prehistoric round barrow located in Wales and protected as a scheduled monument by Cadw under reference DE172. The monument sits on bedrock of Wenlock Rocks, a formation of mudstone, siltstone and sandstone dating to the Wenlock epoch. This varied geology would have shaped the local landscape that Bronze Age communities chose for burial and ceremonial purposes.
Round barrows of this type typically date to the Bronze Age and served as burial monuments for individuals of status. The specific soils and stone composition of the Wenlock bedrock at this location would have influenced both the construction methods employed and the condition of any interred remains. The monument's survival to the present day is testament to its deliberate placement in the Welsh landscape.
The barrow's designation by Cadw reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in Wales. The monument contributes to understanding how Bronze Age communities utilised the local geology and topography when selecting sites for their ritual and funerary activities.
Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE172. View the official record →
Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du is a prehistoric round barrow located in Wales and protected as a scheduled monument by Cadw under reference DE172.
Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du 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.
Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du 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 DE172.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaen y Cwm Round Barrow (2.6 km), Rhiwiau round barrow cemetery (3.3 km), Group of Four Inscribed Stones in Gwytherin Churchyard (5.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-du stands on Wenlock Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Wenlock. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.