Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarneddau Round Cairns, Drosgol
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carneddau Round Cairns, Drosgol

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD252
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 Round Cairns, Drosgol is a prehistoric round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CD252. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary monument typical of its period, constructed as a burial structure serving ritual and ceremonial purposes. The site comprises a substantial stone mound, consistent with the architectural form of contemporary cairns found across Wales and the broader British prehistoric landscape. As a scheduled monument, the cairn is recognised for its archaeological significance in understanding Bronze Age burial practices and the religious beliefs of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Carneddau Round Cairns, Drosgol is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD252. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carneddau Round Cairns, Drosgol?

Carneddau Round Cairns, Drosgol is a prehistoric round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CD252. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD252.

What period does Carneddau Round Cairns, Drosgol date from?

Carneddau Round Cairns, Drosgol 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 Cairns, Drosgol?

Carneddau Round Cairns, Drosgol 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 CD252.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carneddau Round Cairns, Drosgol?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Lead Mine (6.7 km), Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd (7.1 km), Llywernog Lead and Silver Mine (7.4 km).

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