Scheduled MonumentsWalesAfon Disgynfa Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Afon Disgynfa Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG264
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Afon Disgynfa Cairn is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving ritual, religious, and funerary functions typical of its monument class. The structure consists of a substantial mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age or earlier periods, representing evidence of funerary practice and ceremonial activity in the Welsh landscape. Such cairns functioned as burial monuments for elite or community members and likely held ongoing ritual significance beyond their primary funerary purpose. The site is formally protected under Cadw's Schedule of Ancient Monuments (SAM MG264), reflecting its importance to the archaeological heritage of Wales.

Afon Disgynfa Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG264. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Afon Disgynfa Cairn?

Afon Disgynfa Cairn is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving ritual, religious, and funerary functions typical of its monument class. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG264.

What period does Afon Disgynfa Cairn date from?

Afon Disgynfa Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Afon Disgynfa Cairn?

Afon Disgynfa 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 MG264.

What other scheduled monuments are near Afon Disgynfa Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Das Eithin Round Cairn (6.1 km), Bwlch Sych round cairn (7.4 km), Siglem Las conjoined round cairns (7.6 km).

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