Scheduled MonumentsWalesBwlch Sych round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Bwlch Sych round cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG315
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Bwlch Sych round cairn is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM MG315). The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents the type of burial structure commonly constructed during the second millennium BCE across Britain and Ireland. As a round cairn, it would have served as a prominent burial marker within the landscape, likely containing inhumation or cremation deposits and possibly associated with ritual activities connected to the commemoration of the deceased. The monument's survival to the present day contributes to understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the Welsh uplands.

Bwlch Sych round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG315. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bwlch Sych round cairn?

Bwlch Sych round cairn is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM MG315). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG315.

What period does Bwlch Sych round cairn date from?

Bwlch Sych 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 Sych round cairn?

Bwlch Sych 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 MG315.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bwlch Sych round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement (3.9 km), Croes y Forwyn cairns (3.9 km), Clawdd Mawr (4.3 km).

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