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Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf is a ring cairn situated in the uplands of Carmarthenshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age, reflecting the ceremonial and funerary practices of prehistoric communities. The monument consists of a circular arrangement of stones forming a distinctive ring structure characteristic of Bronze Age ritual and burial sites in Wales. Such ring cairns typically functioned as ceremonial centres or funerary monuments, serving the social and religious needs of the Bronze Age population. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance in understanding the prehistoric settlement and ritual landscape of the region.
Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM344. View the official record →
Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf is a ring cairn situated in the uplands of Carmarthenshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age, reflecting the ceremonial and funerary practices of prehistoric communities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM344.
Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of 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 CM344.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant (0.3 km), Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to ESE of (0.5 km), Nant-y-Mwyn Lead Mine Engine House, Rhandir-Mwyn (1.2 km).
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