Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM344
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf is a ring cairn located to the northeast of Bryn-Poeth in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period and serving a religious, ritual, and funerary function. The monument comprises a circular or sub-circular arrangement of stones characteristic of ring cairns, a form of ceremonial burial structure found across Wales and the broader British Isles. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw with the reference SAM CM344, the site represents an important example of prehistoric funerary practice and ritual activity in the Carmarthenshire landscape. Ring cairns of this type typically date to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric periods, though precise dating for individual sites often remains uncertain without archaeological excavation.

Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM344. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of?

Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf is a ring cairn located to the northeast of Bryn-Poeth in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period and serving a religious, ritual, and funerary function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM344.

What period does Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of?

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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