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Cairn on the Blorenge is a round cairn located on the Blorenge mountain in Monmouthshire, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period. The monument comprises a circular stone mound constructed as a ritual and funerary structure, characteristic of Bronze Age cairn traditions in Wales. Its position on high ground reflects the common placement of such monuments within prominent landscape settings, likely serving functions related to both burial practices and ceremonial activity. The cairn survives as an important example of prehistoric ritual architecture in the eastern Wales uplands.
Cairn on the Blorenge is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM219. View the official record →
Cairn on the Blorenge is a round cairn located on the Blorenge mountain in Monmouthshire, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM219.
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 Britain.
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.
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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