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Carn Owen, also known as Cerrig yr Hafan, is a round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones that served ritual, religious, and funerary functions characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales. Its construction and use reflect the funerary traditions of prehistoric communities in the region, marking an important place of burial and possibly ceremonial activity. The site remains a significant archaeological record of prehistoric monumental practice in Ceredigion.
Carn Owen, Cerrig yr Hafan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD045. View the official record →
Carn Owen, also known as Cerrig yr Hafan, is a round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD045.
Carn Owen, Cerrig yr Hafan 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.
Carn Owen, Cerrig yr Hafan 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 CD045.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llywernog Lead and Silver Mine (7.3 km), Castell S of Goginan-Fach (7.4 km), Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd (7.5 km).
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