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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Bedd Branwen Round Cairn

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN098
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bedd Branwen Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located on Anglesey in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference AN098. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and comprises a substantial mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities in Wales. The monument's name derives from Welsh tradition associating it with Branwen, a figure of early Welsh legend, though the archaeological evidence places it firmly within the Bronze Age period of monument construction. As a round cairn, it represents an important example of the communal and ceremonial burial practices characteristic of prehistoric Anglesey.

Bedd Branwen Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN098. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bedd Branwen Round Cairn?

Bedd Branwen Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located on Anglesey in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference AN098. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN098.

What period does Bedd Branwen Round Cairn date from?

Bedd Branwen 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 Bedd Branwen Round Cairn?

Bedd Branwen 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 AN098.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bedd Branwen Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Y Werthyr Hillfort (0.7 km), Glan-Alaw Standing Stone (1 km), Cors-y-Bol Round Barrow (1.5 km).

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