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

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Barrow to W of Ty'n-y-ddol Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument situated in the upland landscape of Radnorshire, Wales. The barrow forms part of the wider prehistoric burial tradition characteristic of the Bronze Age, when such earthwork mounds served as repositories for the dead and functioned as prominent markers within the ritual landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site represents an important example of Bronze Age mortuary practice in the Welsh borderland region. The monument's location on high ground reflects the contemporary practice of positioning burial sites within visible and accessible positions within the upland terrain.

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 funerary monument situated in the upland landscape of Radnorshire, Wales. 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 Britain.

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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