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
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boncyn y Llwyn is a round cairn located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference SAM MG268. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and represents a funerary structure typical of cairn-building traditions in Wales. Such round cairns commonly served ritual and burial functions within prehistoric communities, though specific details of this particular site's construction, dimensions, or excavation history are not widely documented in the readily accessible scholarly record. The cairn's survival and scheduled status reflect its significance as a prehistoric funerary monument within the Welsh landscape.

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 and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the 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 Britain.

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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