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Round Barrow on E Slope of Freni Fawr is a prehistoric funerary monument situated on the eastern slope of Freni Fawr in Wales. The barrow rests upon bedrock composed of Ashgill Rocks—undifferentiated mudstone, siltstone and sandstone formed during the Ashgill period. This geological foundation provided a stable base for the mound's construction, whilst the surrounding upland landscape offered commanding views across the surrounding terrain. The monument is protected by Cadw, the Welsh heritage authority, under reference PE290.
Round barrows were characteristic burial monuments of the Bronze Age, constructed as earth or stone mounds to mark high-status graves. Their placement on elevated slopes was typical, making them visible from considerable distances and serving both practical and ceremonial purposes within prehistoric communities. The barrow's location on Freni Fawr's eastern slope exemplifies this pattern of hilltop positioning.
The monument survives as a significant record of Bronze Age burial practice in Wales, preserving evidence of prehistoric settlement and social organisation. Though no specific finds are recorded, the barrow's survival and protected status recognise its importance as a cultural monument reflecting the beliefs and practices of ancient Welsh communities.
Round Barrow on E Slope of Freni Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE290. View the official record →
Round Barrow on E Slope of Freni Fawr is a prehistoric funerary monument situated on the eastern slope of Freni Fawr in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE290.
Round Barrow on E Slope of Freni Fawr 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 on E Slope of Freni Fawr 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 PE290.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church (8 km), Crug Hywel Round Barrow (8.2 km), Carn Besi Burial Chamber (8.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Round Barrow on E Slope of Freni Fawr's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
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Round Barrow on E Slope of Freni Fawr stands on Ashgill Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Ashgill. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.