Scheduled MonumentsWalesTy Illtyd Long Barrow
Prehistoric · Chambered long barrow

Ty Illtyd Long Barrow

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR011
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered long barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Ty Illtyd Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow situated in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and representing an important monument of ritual and funerary significance. The structure exemplifies the megalithic burial practices of early farming communities in Wales during the Neolithic era. The monument comprises a stone-built chamber within an earthen mound, characteristic of the long barrow tradition that facilitated communal or successive burials over an extended period. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw protection, Ty Illtyd Long Barrow remains significant for understanding the religious beliefs, social organization and burial customs of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Ty Illtyd Long Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR011. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ty Illtyd Long Barrow?

Ty Illtyd Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow situated in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and representing an important monument of ritual and funerary significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR011.

What period does Ty Illtyd Long Barrow date from?

Ty Illtyd Long Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered long barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ty Illtyd Long Barrow?

Ty Illtyd Long Barrow 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 BR011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ty Illtyd Long Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tyle Clydach Hillfort (4.6 km), Tump Wood Camp (5.1 km), Cwm Cwareli Longhouse and Long Hut (6.2 km).

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