Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD083
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 NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall is a prehistoric funerary monument situated in Radnorshire, Wales. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of burial practice characteristic of the second and early first millennia BC in Wales and the broader British Isles. Such round barrows typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as visible markers of significant individuals or family groups within the landscape. The site's preservation and scheduling as a protected monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and social organisation in the upland regions of medieval Wales.

Round Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD083. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall?

Round Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall is a prehistoric funerary monument situated in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD083.

What period does Round Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall date from?

Round Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall 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 NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall?

Round Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall 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 RD083.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dol-y-Fan Round Cairn (7.9 km), Carn-y-Geifr (8.1 km), Garth cairn cemetery (8.1 km).

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