Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD259
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 & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD259. The site comprises a round barrow of Bronze Age date together with an associated standing stone, representing evidence of ritual burial practice and ceremonial activity in the prehistoric period. The barrow itself is typical of Bronze Age funerary architecture found across Wales and broader Britain, serving as a visible marker and focus for commemorating the dead within the landscape. Such monuments are significant for understanding patterns of settlement, social organisation and religious belief among Bronze Age communities in the region.

Round Barrow & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD259. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan?

Round Barrow & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD259. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD259.

What period does Round Barrow & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan date from?

Round Barrow & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan 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 & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan?

Round Barrow & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan 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 CD259.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Fort 300m NW of Pen-Llwyn (3.9 km), Old Warren Hill Hillfort (5 km), Pen Dinas Camp (5.1 km).

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