Scheduled MonumentsWalesTy-Isaf Long Barrow
Prehistoric · Chambered long barrow

Ty-Isaf Long Barrow

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR006
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered long barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Ty-Isaf Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a megalithic burial chamber constructed from stone and originally covered by an earthen mound characteristic of long barrow construction. As a chambered barrow, it served a ritual and funerary function, containing multiple inhumations and representing the communal burial practices of early farming communities in Wales. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw designation SAM BR006, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of Neolithic funerary architecture and religious practices in the region.

Ty-Isaf Long Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR006. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ty-Isaf Long Barrow?

Ty-Isaf Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered long barrow located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR006.

What period does Ty-Isaf Long Barrow date from?

Ty-Isaf 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-Isaf Long Barrow?

Ty-Isaf 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 BR006.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ty-Isaf Long Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tretower Shrunken Medieval Settlement (7.7 km), Tretower Castle (7.8 km), Tretower Barn (7.9 km).

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