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Begwns round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial cairn, a monument type characteristic of ritual and funerary practices in prehistoric Britain. As a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage protection, Begwns represents an important example of Bronze Age burial tradition in the upland regions of mid-Wales. The cairn's construction and use reflect the religious and ceremonial importance placed on ancestor commemoration during this period.
Begwns round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD245. View the official record →
Begwns round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD245.
Begwns 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.
Begwns 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 RD245.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 90m NE of Pipton Farm (6.8 km), Great House Mound & Bailey Castle (7 km), Aberllynfi chapel (7.1 km).
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