Scheduled MonumentsWalesCairn Circle 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau
Prehistoric · Cairn Circle

Cairn Circle 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD042
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cairn Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn Circle 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau is a Bronze Age ritual and funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales. The site consists of a circular arrangement of stones characteristic of cairn circles, which served ceremonial and burial functions during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments are significant archaeological features of prehistoric Wales, representing evidence of ritual practice and mortuary tradition among Bronze Age communities. The monument is protected under the cadaster of ancient monuments as a scheduled ancient monument (SAM CD042) in recognition of its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Bronze Age society in the region.

Cairn Circle 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD042. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn Circle 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau?

Cairn Circle 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau is a Bronze Age ritual and funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD042.

What period does Cairn Circle 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau date from?

Cairn Circle 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau 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 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau?

Cairn Circle 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau 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 CD042.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn Circle 400m SW of Lle'r Neuaddau?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Esgair Naint Deserted Rural Settlement (5 km), Bryn Rhosau Round Barrows (5.2 km), Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa (5.6 km).

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