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The Mount Round Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated near Maes-y-Gwaelod in Radnorshire, Wales. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound, characteristic of round barrow construction during the prehistoric period, and reflects ritual and burial practices of early farming communities in Wales. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument acknowledges its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary customs in the upland regions of mid-Wales. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and development of funerary monuments across the Welsh landscape during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.
The Mount Round Barrow near Maes-y-Gwaelod is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD073. View the official record →
The Mount Round Barrow is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument situated near Maes-y-Gwaelod in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD073.
The Mount Round Barrow near Maes-y-Gwaelod dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
The Mount Round Barrow near Maes-y-Gwaelod 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 RD073.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Creggin Round Barrow (5.6 km), Cwmhir Abbey (6.3 km), Pont Marteg, cairn circle to E of (6.5 km).
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