Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Two Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge

Wales
Cadw SAM MM167
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge is a prehistoric funerary monument consisting of two round barrows located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM167. The barrows date to the Bronze Age, representing a period when such earthen burial mounds were constructed across Britain to mark the graves of significant community members. These monuments are characteristic examples of round barrow construction, a funerary practice that involved raising earth or stone over a burial pit, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The site's survival and scheduling reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and ritual beliefs concerning the treatment and commemoration of the dead.

Two Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM167. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge?

Two Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge is a prehistoric funerary monument consisting of two round barrows located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM167. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM167.

What period does Two Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge date from?

Two Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge 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 Two Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge?

Two Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge 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 MM167.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Round Barrows 180m North West of Wentwood Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted Medieval Village W of St Mary's Church (6.6 km), Wilcrick Hill Camp (6.8 km), Bishton Castle (6.9 km).

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