Scheduled MonumentsWalesCairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas

Wales
Cadw SAM MM196
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas is a prehistoric round cairn located in the upland landscape of Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. The monument represents a funerary and ritual site of Bronze Age date, constructed as a burial structure characteristic of its period. The cairn comprises a mound of stones arranged in circular form, typical of Bronze Age mortuary practices in Wales. The site is recorded under the Cadw scheduled monument designation MM196 and remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial tradition in the South Wales valleys region.

Cairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM196. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas?

Cairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas is a prehistoric round cairn located in the upland landscape of Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM196.

What period does Cairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas date from?

Cairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas 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 Cairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas?

Cairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas 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 MM196.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn Cemetery on Mynydd Bach, Bedwas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caerphilly Iron Furnace (5.1 km), Caerphilly Castle (5.1 km), Caerffili Mountain Shaft Mounds (7.1 km).

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