Scheduled MonumentsWalesYnys Tudor Burial Mound
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Ynys Tudor Burial Mound

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD130
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ynys Tudor Burial Mound is a prehistoric round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM CD130. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and served a funerary and ritual function within its local community. As a round cairn, the structure would have been constructed from stones gathered and heaped to form a prominent mound, likely marking the burial place of individuals of status or significance. The site represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice in the Ceredigion landscape and contributes to understanding the ritual and funerary customs of early prehistoric Wales.

Ynys Tudor Burial Mound is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ynys Tudor Burial Mound?

Ynys Tudor Burial Mound is a prehistoric round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM CD130. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD130.

What period does Ynys Tudor Burial Mound date from?

Ynys Tudor Burial Mound dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ynys Tudor Burial Mound?

Ynys Tudor Burial Mound 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 CD130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ynys Tudor Burial Mound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Castell (8.3 km), Camp near Garth-Penrhyn-Coch (8.9 km), Hen Gaer Hilltop Enclosure (9.2 km).

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