Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Mount Round Barrow near Maes-y-Gwaelod
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

The Mount Round Barrow near Maes-y-Gwaelod

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD073
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is The Mount Round Barrow near Maes-y-Gwaelod?

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.

What period does The Mount Round Barrow near Maes-y-Gwaelod date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting The Mount Round Barrow near Maes-y-Gwaelod?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Mount Round Barrow near Maes-y-Gwaelod?

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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