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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Aberyscir Round Cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR139
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Aberyscir Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, situated within the scheduled ancient monument registry under Cadw reference SAM BR139. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of the round cairn tradition characteristic of that period in Wales. As a burial monument, it reflects the ritual practices and funerary customs of Bronze Age communities in the Brecon Beacons region. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age burial practices across South Wales and the broader patterns of prehistoric settlement and land use in upland areas.

Aberyscir Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aberyscir Round Cairn?

Aberyscir Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, situated within the scheduled ancient monument registry under Cadw reference SAM BR139. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR139.

What period does Aberyscir Round Cairn date from?

Aberyscir Round Cairn 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 Aberyscir Round Cairn?

Aberyscir Round Cairn 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 BR139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aberyscir Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone near Traeth Bach (5.8 km), Waunfaeog Hillfort (5.9 km), Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch (6.4 km).

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