Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill

Wales
Cadw SAM MG329
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 on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in the upland landscape east of Corndon Hill in Wales. The barrow is a burial mound characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such earthworks served as prominent markers for elite burials and functioned as focal points for ritual and ceremonial practices within prehistoric communities. Its position on high ground, typical of barrow placement in this region, would have rendered it visible across the surrounding landscape. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Welsh heritage system, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age funerary traditions and social organisation.

Round Barrow on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG329. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill?

Round Barrow on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in the upland landscape east of Corndon Hill in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG329.

What period does Round Barrow on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill date from?

Round Barrow on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill 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 on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill?

Round Barrow on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill 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 MG329.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow on Saddle to E of Corndon Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte and bailey castle 100m west of Holy Trinity Church (6.7 km), Offa's Dyke: Cwm Section (7.2 km), Bishop's Moat Mound & Bailey Castle (7.2 km).

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