Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Whimble Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

The Whimble Barrow

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD191
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 Whimble Barrow is a prehistoric round barrow located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument survives as an earthen mound and represents a burial monument type common across Britain during the second millennium BCE, serving as a focal point for ritual and funerary practices of Bronze Age communities. As a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage protection, it contributes to the archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity in the upland regions of mid-Wales.

The Whimble Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD191. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Whimble Barrow?

The Whimble Barrow is a prehistoric round barrow located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD191.

What period does The Whimble Barrow date from?

The Whimble Barrow 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 Whimble Barrow?

The Whimble 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 RD191.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Whimble Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llannerch cup-marked rock (6.3 km), Gilwern Brook round barrow (6.8 km), Worsell Wood cairn cemetery (7.2 km).

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