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Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen is a round cairn situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM BR277. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and served religious, ritual, and funerary functions, as indicated by its classification and archaeological character. Round cairns of this type typically consist of stone heaps constructed over burial deposits and represent significant centres of ceremonial activity within Bronze Age and earlier communities. The site reflects the burial and ritual practices of prehistoric Welsh societies and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and religious observance in the Brecon area during antiquity.
Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR277. View the official record →
Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen is a round cairn situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM BR277. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR277.
Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen 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 y Bugail and Carn Felen 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 BR277.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Merthyr Tramroad Tunnel (Trevithick's Tunnel) (9.3 km), Cyfarthfa Canal Level (9.4 km), Cwm Glo Chapel (9.7 km).
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