Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrows W of Cant-Erw
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrows W of Cant-Erw

Wales
Cadw SAM GM111
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 W of Cant-Erw is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM111. The site comprises round barrows typical of Bronze Age burial practice, constructed as earthen mounds to cover cremated or inhumed remains and serving as focal points for ritual activity and commemoration of the dead. Such barrows are among the most characteristic monuments of the Bronze Age landscape in Britain and Wales, reflecting the social importance of individual burials and the continuity of ritual practice across centuries. The barrows at this location represent evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in their regional context.

Round Barrows W of Cant-Erw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM111. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrows W of Cant-Erw?

Round Barrows W of Cant-Erw is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM111. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM111.

What period does Round Barrows W of Cant-Erw date from?

Round Barrows W of Cant-Erw 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 W of Cant-Erw?

Round Barrows W of Cant-Erw 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 GM111.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrows W of Cant-Erw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Donat's Churchyard Cross (3.2 km), Nash Point Camp (3.5 km), Tresilian Bay Anti-invasion Defences (3.9 km).

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