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 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 →

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Questions & answers

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

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.

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 Britain.

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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