Scheduled MonumentsWalesCairn S of Banc y Geufron
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cairn S of Banc y Geufron

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD139
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 S of Banc y Geufron is a round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving a funerary and ritual function. The monument forms part of a larger cairn complex on Banc y Geufron, which represents significant evidence of Bronze Age burial practices in the region. The cairn itself consists of a mound of stone typical of prehistoric funerary monuments, constructed as a memorial and burial marker for one or more individuals of the prehistoric community. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it contributes to understanding the distribution and character of cairn-building societies across Wales during the Bronze Age.

Cairn S of Banc y Geufron is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn S of Banc y Geufron?

Cairn S of Banc y Geufron is a round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving a funerary and ritual function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD139.

What period does Cairn S of Banc y Geufron date from?

Cairn S of Banc y Geufron 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 S of Banc y Geufron?

Cairn S of Banc y Geufron 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 CD139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn S of Banc y Geufron?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Eithinog Standing Stone (7.3 km), Bryn-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn (7.4 km), Bryngwyn Bach Round Cairn Cemetery (7.6 km).

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