Scheduled MonumentsWalesBoncyn y Llwyn round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Boncyn y Llwyn round cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG268
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Boncyn y Llwyn is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG268. The monument dates to the Prehistoric period and represents a funerary and ritual structure typical of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales. Round cairns of this type were constructed as burial mounds, often containing inhumation or cremation deposits, and frequently served as focal points for ritual activity across successive generations. The physical remains consist of a mounded stone structure characteristic of cairn monuments from this era, reflecting the landscape management and communal practices of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Boncyn y Llwyn round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG268. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boncyn y Llwyn round cairn?

Boncyn y Llwyn is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG268. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG268.

What period does Boncyn y Llwyn round cairn date from?

Boncyn y Llwyn 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 Boncyn y Llwyn round cairn?

Boncyn y Llwyn 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 MG268.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boncyn y Llwyn round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maes Llymystyn Camp (0.7 km), Pencad Cymru Cairn (2.2 km), Gogerddan Camp (2.3 km).

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