Scheduled MonumentsWalesBlaen Camddwr Round Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Blaen Camddwr Round Cairn

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD244
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blaen Camddwr Round Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the prehistoric ritual and ceremonial landscape of the region. The cairn comprises a substantial mound of stones constructed over a burial deposit, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practices in Wales during the second millennium before the present era. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial customs and the communities that constructed such monuments across the Welsh uplands. The cairn's survival and scheduled status reflect its significance for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns, ritual practice, and the ceremonial use of the landscape in Ceredigion.

Blaen Camddwr Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD244. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blaen Camddwr Round Cairn?

Blaen Camddwr Round Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the prehistoric ritual and ceremonial landscape of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD244.

What period does Blaen Camddwr Round Cairn date from?

Blaen Camddwr 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 Blaen Camddwr Round Cairn?

Blaen Camddwr 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 CD244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blaen Camddwr Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llethr Bryn y Gorlan Platform (5.2 km), Blaen Nant-y-Rhiw Round Cairn (5.7 km), Nant Gwyddel Deserted Rural Settlement (5.9 km).

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