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
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Round Barrows NE of Harpton Court is a Prehistoric round barrow monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. The site comprises two burial mounds dating to the Bronze Age, reflecting the ritual funerary practices characteristic of the period. Round barrows of this type served as communal or individual burial monuments, often constructed over cremated or inhumed remains and frequently accompanied by grave goods. The monument's survival in the Radnorshire landscape provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and the religious significance accorded to the dead in Bronze Age 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 Prehistoric round barrow monument located 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 Britain.

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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