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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
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carneddau round cairns are a prehistoric funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site comprises multiple stone cairns constructed as burial structures, characteristic of the round cairn tradition that prevailed across Wales and Britain during this period. The cairns represent evidence of ritual burial practices and social organization among Bronze Age communities in the upland regions of mid-Wales. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM RD235, reflecting its archaeological significance to understanding prehistoric settlement and funerary customs in Radnorshire.

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 are a prehistoric funerary monument 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 Britain.

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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