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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Begwns round cairn

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD245
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Begwns round cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed over a burial or ceremonial deposit, representing a form of monumental sepulchre characteristic of prehistoric Wales. Its exact date of construction remains within the broad prehistoric period, though such round cairns were commonly erected during the Neolithic and Bronze Age phases of occupation in upland Wales. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation RD245, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of ritualistic and funerary practices in prehistory.

Begwns round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD245. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Begwns round cairn?

Begwns round cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD245.

What period does Begwns round cairn date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Begwns round cairn?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Begwns round cairn?

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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