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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Bwlch Round Cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR124
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bwlch Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones that would have served as a burial structure, typical of the round cairn tradition found across Wales and the broader British Isles during the Bronze Age period. The site represents evidence of ritual and funerary practices among Bronze Age communities in the Brecon Beacons region. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, the cairn remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric burial customs and the religious beliefs of Bronze Age peoples in South Wales.

Bwlch Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR124. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bwlch Round Cairn?

Bwlch Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR124.

What period does Bwlch Round Cairn date from?

Bwlch Round Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bwlch Round Cairn?

Bwlch Round 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 BR124.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bwlch Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed Pentwyn Hillfort (7.7 km), Clo Cadno platform cairn (7.8 km), Llangattock Tramroad Inclines (8.1 km).

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