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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow Near Pennant Pound

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD090
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 Near Pennant Pound is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound and forms part of the prehistoric funerary landscape of the region, reflecting burial practices and ritual activity during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments typically contained interred remains and served important functions in the ceremonial and spiritual life of prehistoric communities. The site's formal designation and scheduling under Cadw's heritage protection system recognises its archaeological significance as a key witness to prehistoric settlement and religious practice in the Welsh uplands.

Round Barrow Near Pennant Pound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow Near Pennant Pound?

Round Barrow Near Pennant Pound is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD090.

What period does Round Barrow Near Pennant Pound date from?

Round Barrow Near Pennant Pound 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 Near Pennant Pound?

Round Barrow Near Pennant Pound 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 RD090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow Near Pennant Pound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Water-break-its-neck promontory fort (5.3 km), Rhos-crug hut platform (E) (5.9 km), Rhos-crug Hill settlement (5.9 km).

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