Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarn Nant-y-ffald cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carn Nant-y-ffald cairn

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD207
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn Nant-y-ffald is a round cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period. The monument consists of a circular heap of stones characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice in Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents an important record of prehistoric ritual and burial customs in the upland regions of mid-Wales. The cairn's survival provides archaeological evidence for understanding settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in Bronze Age Radnorshire.

Carn Nant-y-ffald cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD207. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Nant-y-ffald cairn?

Carn Nant-y-ffald is a round cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD207.

What period does Carn Nant-y-ffald cairn date from?

Carn Nant-y-ffald cairn 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 Carn Nant-y-ffald cairn?

Carn Nant-y-ffald cairn 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 RD207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Nant-y-ffald cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant y Llyn cist (5.9 km), Nant y Llyn Stone Row (5.9 km), Nant Cletwr barrow (5.9 km).

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