Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Clawdd Cairn (East)
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East)

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR402
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East) is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, and dates to the Prehistoric period. The monument forms part of a cairn cemetery in the upland landscape of the region, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of Bronze Age communities. The structure consists of stone rubble characteristic of cairn construction, serving as a burial monument and focal point for ceremonial activity. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it represents an important element of the prehistoric archaeological heritage of the Brecon Beacons area.

Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR402. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East)?

Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East) is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, and dates to the Prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR402.

What period does Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East) date from?

Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East) 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 Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East)?

Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East) 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 BR402.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Clawdd Cairn (East)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twyn-y-Gaer (5.2 km), Corn y Fan Camp (7.6 km), Cross-Slab in Church (8 km).

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