Scheduled MonumentsWalesBancbryn cairn cemetery [east]
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Bancbryn cairn cemetery [east]

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM335
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bancbryn cairn cemetery [east] is a Prehistoric round cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of a broader cairn cemetery complex in the area. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the long tradition of monumental burial practice in prehistoric Wales. As a round cairn, it would have functioned as a funerary monument, serving to mark and contain burial deposits and remains within its stone-built structure. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM CM335, recognising its archaeological significance as a monument of national importance.

Bancbryn cairn cemetery [east] is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM335. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bancbryn cairn cemetery [east]?

Bancbryn cairn cemetery [east] is a Prehistoric round cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of a broader cairn cemetery complex in the area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM335.

What period does Bancbryn cairn cemetery [east] date from?

Bancbryn cairn cemetery [east] 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 Bancbryn cairn cemetery [east]?

Bancbryn cairn cemetery [east] 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 CM335.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bancbryn cairn cemetery [east]?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart (3.7 km), Ring Cairn on Tor Clawdd (4.2 km), Cae Castell (Rhyndwyclydach Medieval Earthwork) (5.2 km).

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