Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Clawdd Cairn
Prehistoric · Cairn

Cefn Clawdd Cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR204
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Clawdd Cairn is a prehistoric funerary and ritual monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The cairn survives as a substantial stone mound which would originally have served as a communal burial monument and focal point for ritual activity within its local landscape. The monument's placement on elevated terrain reflects the deliberate siting of such structures to command views across the surrounding territory, a characteristic feature of prehistoric cairn construction in Wales. The site is protected under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as BR204, recognising its archaeological and cultural significance as evidence of prehistoric burial practices and ceremonial traditions in the upland regions of Breconshire.

Cefn Clawdd Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR204. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Clawdd Cairn?

Cefn Clawdd Cairn is a prehistoric funerary and ritual monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR204.

What period does Cefn Clawdd Cairn date from?

Cefn Clawdd Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn Clawdd Cairn?

Cefn Clawdd 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 BR204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Clawdd Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Madoc Ringwork (3.6 km), Castle Madoc Mound (3.7 km), Gaer Fach (4.5 km).

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