Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR219
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 SE of Llyn Nant-Llys is a prehistoric burial mound located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of an earthen barrow, characteristic of the funerary practices prevalent in Britain during the second millennium BC, when such structures served as burial places for individuals of status within their communities. The barrow's location in the upland landscape of Breconshire reflects the settlement and land use patterns of Bronze Age societies in Wales. As a statutorily protected ancient monument under the Cadw register, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric ritual, burial, and social organisation in the region.

Round Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR219. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys?

Round Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys is a prehistoric burial mound located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR219.

What period does Round Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys date from?

Round Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys 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 SE of Llyn Nant-Llys?

Round Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys 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 BR219.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trecastle Mound and Bailey Castle (4.5 km), Tyle-mawr round cairn (5 km), Pant Madog round cairn (5.6 km).

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