Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarn y Bugail and Carn Felen
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR277
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM BR277. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and served ritual, religious, and funerary functions characteristic of cairn construction in Bronze Age Wales. The site comprises two distinct cairn structures, reflecting the monumental burial practices and ceremonial landscape of its era. Such cairns typically represent communal or elite burial deposits and indicate sustained territorial occupation and ritual activity during the Bronze Age.

Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR277. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen?

Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen is a round cairn located 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.

What period does Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen?

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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