Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD048
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court is a pair of Bronze Age burial mounds situated in Radnorshire, Wales. These round barrows represent the funerary practices of prehistoric communities during the Bronze Age period and would have functioned as monuments marking the graves of individuals or small family groups of elevated status. The barrows are characteristic examples of the round barrow tradition that became prevalent across Britain during this era, serving both as burial structures and as visible territorial or commemorative markers within the landscape. Their survival into the modern period, despite agricultural use of the surrounding land, makes them significant archaeological evidence for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary customs in mid-Wales.

Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD048. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court?

Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court is a pair of Bronze Age burial mounds situated in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD048.

What period does Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court date from?

Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court 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 Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court?

Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court 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 RD048.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Radnor Castle (1.2 km), Worsell Wood cairn cemetery (2.7 km), Castle Twts (5.7 km).

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