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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cae'r-Mynach Round Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG128
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cae'r-Mynach Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG128. The cairn belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents a significant example of ritual and funerary practice during this era. As a round cairn, the monument would have functioned as a burial structure, likely serving a community or family group. The site exemplifies the Bronze Age tradition of monumental burial construction in Wales and contributes to understanding prehistoric religious and funerary customs in the region.

Cae'r-Mynach Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG128. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae'r-Mynach Round Cairn?

Cae'r-Mynach Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG128. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG128.

What period does Cae'r-Mynach Round Cairn date from?

Cae'r-Mynach 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 Cae'r-Mynach Round Cairn?

Cae'r-Mynach 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 MG128.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cae'r-Mynach Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Soldiers' Graves Pillow Mounds (2.3 km), Maes Dyfnant Round Cairn (2.8 km), Allt Dolanog Hillfort (2.9 km).

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