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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow on the Werfa

Wales
Cadw SAM GM499
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 the Werfa is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales. The barrow survives as a circular earthwork and represents a burial practice characteristic of the Bronze Age period, when such mounded structures were constructed to mark the graves of significant individuals or family groups. The monument's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric mortuary custom and social organisation in Wales. Its precise form and any excavation records would provide further detail regarding its original construction and the nature of interments it contained.

Round Barrow on the Werfa is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM499. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow on the Werfa?

Round Barrow on the Werfa is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM499.

What period does Round Barrow on the Werfa date from?

Round Barrow on the Werfa 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 the Werfa?

Round Barrow on the Werfa 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 GM499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow on the Werfa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Lwyd (4.1 km), Croes y Bwlchgwyn Round Cairn (4.2 km), Garth Hill Platform House (5.9 km).

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