Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Standing Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD070
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. The site comprises a round barrow, a characteristic Bronze Age burial mound, in association with a standing stone, elements that suggest ceremonial and funerary functions typical of Bronze Age religious practice in Wales. The monument's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the region. Such combinations of standing stones and barrows are characteristic features of the Bronze Age landscape, though the precise dating and details of this particular site's construction and use remain within the broader context of Bronze Age funerary tradition in Mid Wales.

Standing Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD070. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw?

Standing Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD070.

What period does Standing Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw date from?

Standing Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw 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 Standing Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw?

Standing Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw 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 RD070.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone & Round Barrow SE of Henriw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Bychan Mound (Pillow Mound) (7.6 km), Maen Serth, Esgair Dderw (7.9 km), Clap yr Arian cairn (8.1 km).

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