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 Bronze Age burial monument situated in the upland landscape of Ceredigion, Wales. The site comprises a round barrow, a characteristic mounded earthwork of funeral and ritual significance, accompanied by a standing stone that would have held ceremonial importance within the prehistoric landscape. Such barrows typically date from the Bronze Age and served as communal or individual burial places, often marking significant positions within the contemporary landholding and territorial organisation. The monument's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its importance as evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practice and religious belief in west Wales.

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 Bronze Age burial monument situated in the upland landscape of Ceredigion, Wales. 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 the UK.

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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