Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarneddau, round cairn on N end of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carneddau, round cairn on N end of

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD220
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carneddau is a round cairn located at the northern end of the Carneddau ridge in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a circular heap of stones typical of funerary and ritual structures from the Bronze Age, serving as a burial cairn for cremated or inhumed remains. Its position on high ground reflects the deliberate placement of such monuments in prominent landscape locations, suggesting both practical visibility and symbolic significance within the prehistoric religious and ritual landscape of the region. The site remains an important record of Bronze Age funerary practice and landscape use in the upland areas of mid-Wales.

Carneddau, round cairn on N end of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD220. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carneddau, round cairn on N end of?

Carneddau is a round cairn located at the northern end of the Carneddau ridge in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD220.

What period does Carneddau, round cairn on N end of date from?

Carneddau, round cairn on N end of 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 Carneddau, round cairn on N end of?

Carneddau, round cairn on N end of 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 RD220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carneddau, round cairn on N end of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Builth Castle (4.9 km), Coed Chwefri Vickers Machine Gun Emplacement (5.6 km), Aberedw Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (5.7 km).

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