Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryn-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Bryn-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD189
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-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales. The site comprises a ring cairn, a form of ceremonial structure characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, which typically consists of a circular arrangement of stones with a central hollow or void. Such monuments served important functions within prehistoric communities, likely associated with burial practices, ritual observance, or ceremonial gathering. The designation as a scheduled ancient monument (SAM CD189) reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric religious and funerary practice in Wales.

Bryn-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD189. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn?

Bryn-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD189.

What period does Bryn-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn date from?

Bryn-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn 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-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn?

Bryn-y-Crofftau Ring 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 CD189.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Rhyfel (3.7 km), Fagwyr Las Deserted Rural Settlement (3.8 km), Bryn Cosyn Cairn Cemetery (4.1 km).

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