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 Bronze Age burial mound situated near Maes-y-Gwaelod in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument consists of a earthen mound characteristic of round barrow construction, which functioned as a communal or individual burial site during the later prehistoric period. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age funerary practices and ritual activity in the upland regions of mid-Wales. The barrow remains a significant feature of the local prehistoric landscape, preserving information about settlement patterns and burial customs in this period.

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 Bronze Age burial mound 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 Britain.

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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