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Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD180
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ring cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular arrangement of stones forming a ring structure, a form of ritual and funerary monument characteristic of prehistoric communities in Wales and the broader British Isles. Ring cairns of this type typically date to the Bronze Age, though some may have Neolithic origins, and are believed to have served ceremonial or funerary functions within their respective communities. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM RD180, reflecting its archaeological significance to understanding prehistoric religious and ritual practices in the Welsh borderlands.

Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD180. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn?

Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ring cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD180.

What period does Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn date from?

Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn?

Bailey Bedw Ring 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 RD180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great House Mound & Bailey Castle (6.1 km), Aberllynfi chapel (6.2 km), Gwernyfed Park Camp (6.6 km).

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