Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD252
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Radnorshire, Wales, and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation RD252. The barrow represents a characteristic funerary structure of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed to mark the graves of prominent individuals within their communities. The monument's location on the elevated terrain west of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill reflects the Bronze Age preference for positioning burial sites in prominent landscape positions, likely serving both commemorative and territorial functions. As a surviving example of Radnorshire's prehistoric ritual landscape, the barrow contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices across the Welsh uplands.

Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD252. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill?

Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill is a Bronze Age burial monument situated in Radnorshire, Wales, and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation RD252. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD252.

What period does Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill date from?

Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol 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 to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill?

Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol 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 RD252.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llananno Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post (5.8 km), Rhos Crug Round Barrows (6.4 km), Ffoeslaprey Settlement (6.8 km).

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