Scheduled MonumentsWalesBwlch y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Bwlch y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR352
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 y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The cairn comprises a substantial circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of round cairn traditions prevalent across upland Wales during this period. Its position in the Brecon Beacons landscape reflects the Bronze Age use of high ground for ritual and funerary purposes. The monument is legally protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR352, recognising its archaeological and historical importance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices in South Wales.

Bwlch y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bwlch y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn?

Bwlch y Ddeuwynt 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 BR352.

What period does Bwlch y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn date from?

Bwlch y Ddeuwynt 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 y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn?

Bwlch y Ddeuwynt 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 BR352.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bwlch y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llwyncwmstabl round cairn (3.3 km), Lorfa stone circle (3.4 km), Dorwen standing stone (4.4 km).

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