Scheduled MonumentsWalesCairn on the Blorenge
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cairn on the Blorenge

Wales
Cadw SAM MM219
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 on the Blorenge is a round cairn located on the Blorenge mountain in Monmouthshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones accumulated as a burial or ritual deposit, typical of funerary practices during the prehistoric period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents an important archaeological record of Bronze Age ritual and mortuary behaviour in South Wales. The cairn's hilltop location reflects the deliberate placement of such monuments in prominent landscape positions during this era.

Cairn on the Blorenge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM219. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Cairn on the Blorenge?

Cairn on the Blorenge is a round cairn located on the Blorenge mountain in Monmouthshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM219.

What period does Cairn on the Blorenge date from?

Cairn on the Blorenge dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on the Blorenge?

Cairn on the Blorenge 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 MM219.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on the Blorenge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaenafon Ironworks (3.3 km), Old Coal Pits, Blaenavon (3.5 km), Aaron Brute's Level and Iron Bridge (3.7 km).

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