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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 prehistoric burial mound located in Radnorshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of an earthen barrow of typical round form, constructed as a funerary and ritual monument characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the upland regions of Radnorshire. The barrow remains a significant landscape feature documenting the ceremonial and mortuary traditions of Bronze Age communities in this area.

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 prehistoric burial mound located in Radnorshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. 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 the UK.

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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