Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarn-y-Pigwn Round Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carn-y-Pigwn Round Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM372
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-Pigwn Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a round cairn constructed from stone, characteristic of burial practices during the second millennium before Christ. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of ritual and funerary practices in Bronze Age Wales. The cairn represents an important example of the monumental expressions of Bronze Age communities in the region.

Carn-y-Pigwn Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM372. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn-y-Pigwn Round Cairn?

Carn-y-Pigwn Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM372.

What period does Carn-y-Pigwn Round Cairn date from?

Carn-y-Pigwn Round 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-Pigwn Round Cairn?

Carn-y-Pigwn Round 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 GM372.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn-y-Pigwn Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twyn y Bridallt Roman Camp (1.3 km), Mynydd Ty'n-tyle cairns (2.2 km), Ring Cairn 350m W of Penrhiw Caradoc, Llanwonno (3.1 km).

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