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Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stone constructed as a burial monument, typical of ritual and funerary practice during this period. It is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR323, reflecting its importance to the archaeological record of the region. The site remains an example of Bronze Age monumental construction practices in the upland areas of South Wales.
Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (N) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR323. View the official record →
Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR323.
Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (N) dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (N) 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 BR323.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pillow Mound at Bryn y Gwyddel (8.1 km), Iron Ore Scours and Patch Workings at Winch Fawr, Merthyr Tydfil (8.7 km), Site of Hirwaun Ironworks (9.4 km).
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