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Tumulus on Long Mountain

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Tumulus on Long Mountain
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Why this matters

Height and prominence are not specifically recorded, but the tumulus is likely a Bronze Age burial mound. Such features are common in the upland areas of Wales and reflect early ceremonial or funerary practices. It matters as an indicator of prehistoric human activity in the Powys landscape.

What is recorded here

A named place photographed at this map point in Powys.
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