Scheduled MonumentsWalesTir Lan round barrow cemetery
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Tir Lan round barrow cemetery

Wales
Cadw SAM GM270
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tir Lan round barrow cemetery is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, comprising a group of Bronze Age burial mounds. The site consists of multiple round barrows of varying dimensions, characteristic of funerary practice during the Bronze Age period when such earthen mounds served as communal or family burial grounds. The cemetery reflects the ritual and religious beliefs of Bronze Age communities regarding the commemoration and interment of their dead. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Tir Lan represents an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in Wales.

Tir Lan round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM270. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tir Lan round barrow cemetery?

Tir Lan round barrow cemetery is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, comprising a group of Bronze Age burial mounds. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM270.

What period does Tir Lan round barrow cemetery date from?

Tir Lan round barrow cemetery 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 Tir Lan round barrow cemetery?

Tir Lan round barrow cemetery 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 GM270.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tir Lan round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common (6.9 km), Carneddi Llwydion (7.2 km), Cross Ridge Dyke & Cairn on Twyn Hywel (8 km).

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