Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarn y Hyrddod & Neighbouring Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carn y Hyrddod & Neighbouring Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM243
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 y Hyrddod and its neighbouring cairn are a Prehistoric Round Cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM243. The monument dates to the Prehistoric period and represents a funerary and ritual site typical of upland Welsh archaeology. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones constructed in antiquity to mark a burial or ceremonial location, and its preservation allows for the study of prehistoric burial practices and monumental construction in the Welsh landscape. The proximity of the neighbouring cairn suggests a cluster of ritual activity, which is characteristic of important prehistoric sacred or burial grounds.

Carn y Hyrddod & Neighbouring Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn y Hyrddod & Neighbouring Cairn?

Carn y Hyrddod and its neighbouring cairn are a Prehistoric Round Cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM243. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM243.

What period does Carn y Hyrddod & Neighbouring Cairn date from?

Carn y Hyrddod & Neighbouring Cairn 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 Hyrddod & Neighbouring Cairn?

Carn y Hyrddod & Neighbouring 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 GM243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn y Hyrddod & Neighbouring Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Lwyd (3.3 km), Round Cairn 567m East of Bryn Defaid (3.6 km), Croes y Bwlchgwyn Round Cairn (4 km).

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