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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Bryn Cader-Faner Round Cairn

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME061
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Bryn Cader-Faner Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The cairn consists of a substantial mound of stones constructed over a burial deposit, representing a characteristic form of Bronze Age funerary practice in Wales. Its prominent hilltop location suggests it served not only as a burial place but also as a ritual focus within the prehistoric landscape. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age religious and funerary customs in the region.

Bryn Cader-Faner Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME061. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn Cader-Faner Round Cairn?

Bryn Cader-Faner Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME061.

What period does Bryn Cader-Faner Round Cairn date from?

Bryn Cader-Faner 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 Bryn Cader-Faner Round Cairn?

Bryn Cader-Faner 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 ME061.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Cader-Faner Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle near Gerddi Bluog (5.4 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South (7.9 km), Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du (7.9 km).

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