Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Round Barrows 300m North of Tair Onnen
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Two Round Barrows 300m North of Tair Onnen

Wales
Cadw SAM GM390
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 300m North of Tair Onnen is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Glamorgan, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM390. The barrows represent typical funerary structures of the Bronze Age period, constructed as earthen mounds to commemorate and contain the remains of the deceased, reflecting ritual practices and social organisation of their time. The site's survival to the present day provides archaeological evidence of prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in the region. Both barrows remain visible as earthworks, contributing to the archaeological and historical record of Bronze Age Wales.

Two Round Barrows 300m North of Tair Onnen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM390. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Round Barrows 300m North of Tair Onnen?

Two Round Barrows 300m North of Tair Onnen is a pair of Bronze Age burial monuments located in Glamorgan, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM390. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM390.

What period does Two Round Barrows 300m North of Tair Onnen date from?

Two Round Barrows 300m North of Tair Onnen 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 300m North of Tair Onnen?

Two Round Barrows 300m North of Tair Onnen 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 GM390.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Round Barrows 300m North of Tair Onnen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Orchard Manor House (7 km), East Orchard Wood Pillbox (7.4 km), West Orchard Manor House (7.6 km).

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