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. The site comprises a circular arrangement of stones dating to the Bronze Age, reflecting the ceremonial and burial practices of that period. Such cairn circles served important functions within Bronze Age communities, likely associated with ritual activities and the commemoration of the dead. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM CD228, recognising its archaeological and historical significance to the understanding of prehistoric Wales.

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. 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 the UK.

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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