Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrows NE of Church Farm
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrows NE of Church Farm

Wales
Cadw SAM GM262
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 Barrows NE of Church Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales. The site comprises round barrows, earthworks characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in Britain, typically constructed as mounded structures to contain cremated or inhumed remains. Such monuments represent significant expressions of ritual and ceremonial activity during the Bronze Age period, reflecting contemporary beliefs about the afterlife and the commemoration of the deceased. The barrows' survival as recognisable earthworks demonstrates their enduring presence in the Welsh landscape and their importance to archaeological understanding of prehistoric mortuary practice and social organisation.

Round Barrows NE of Church Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM262. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrows NE of Church Farm?

Round Barrows NE of Church Farm is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM262.

What period does Round Barrows NE of Church Farm date from?

Round Barrows NE of Church Farm 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 Barrows NE of Church Farm?

Round Barrows NE of Church Farm 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 GM262.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrows NE of Church Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nash Point Camp (2.2 km), St Donat's Churchyard Cross (2.8 km), Tresilian Bay Anti-invasion Defences (4.1 km).

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