Scheduled MonumentsWalesCairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa
Prehistoric · Cairn Circle

Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD228
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cairn Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CD228. The site comprises a cairn circle, a form of ceremonial or funerary structure characteristic of the Bronze Age period in Wales. Such monuments typically served functions relating to burial practices and ritual activity within prehistoric communities. The monument's survival and scheduling reflect its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age religious and mortuary practice in the Ceredigion landscape.

Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa?

Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CD228. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD228.

What period does Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa date from?

Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cairn circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa?

Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa 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 CD228.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafod: Peiran Cascade (6.1 km), Hafod: Chain Bridge and Gothick Arcade (6.3 km), Hafod: Nant Bwlch-Gwallter (6.6 km).

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