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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Stalling Down Round Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM GM230
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stalling Down Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM230. The barrow dates to the Bronze Age and represents a typical example of the round barrow tradition that characterised burial practices across Britain during this period. The monument would originally have served as a burial mound, likely containing inhumations or cremations of individuals of social significance, and may have functioned as a focal point for ritual activity and commemorative practices within the Bronze Age landscape. As a surviving earthwork, the barrow provides archaeological evidence for prehistoric religious and funerary customs in the Welsh region.

Stalling Down Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM230. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stalling Down Round Barrow?

Stalling Down Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM230. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM230.

What period does Stalling Down Round Barrow date from?

Stalling Down Round Barrow 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 Stalling Down Round Barrow?

Stalling Down Round Barrow 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 GM230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stalling Down Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted Medieval Village North East of Rock Farm (6.8 km), West Orchard Manor House (6.8 km), Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village (7.1 km).

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