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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the moorland east of Corndon Hill in Powys, Wales. The barrow is representative of the round barrow tradition prevalent across Britain during the later prehistoric period, serving as a burial monument for one or more individuals of elevated status within their community. Its location on the elevated saddle between peaks reflects the placement preferences of Bronze Age barrow builders, who frequently selected prominent topographical positions for these conspicuous funerary structures. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of prehistoric ritual practice and burial custom in the Welsh uplands.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated on the moorland east of Corndon Hill in Powys, 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 the UK.

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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