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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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