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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carneddau round cairns

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD235
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 is a round cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument comprises a kerbed burial mound constructed from stone, representing a funerary and ritual landscape feature characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Wales. Round cairns of this type typically served as burial monuments for individuals of social significance, with the kerns marking the formal boundary of the mound. The site's preservation and designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance in understanding Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Radnorshire uplands.

Carneddau round cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD235. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carneddau round cairns?

Carneddau round cairns is a round cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD235.

What period does Carneddau round cairns date from?

Carneddau round cairns dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Carneddau round cairns?

Carneddau round cairns 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 RD235.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carneddau round cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Builth Castle (3.9 km), Aberedw Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (4.9 km), Caer Beris (5 km).

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