Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (S)
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (S)

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR325
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 Esgair-Carnau is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of funerary practices during the prehistoric period in Wales. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial monuments and often contained cremated remains or inhumations, reflecting the ritual and religious beliefs of Bronze Age communities. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as BR325, indicating its recognised archaeological importance and legal protection as a heritage asset.

Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (S) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR325. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (S)?

Cefn Esgair-Carnau is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR325.

What period does Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (S) date from?

Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (S) 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 Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (S)?

Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (S) 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 BR325.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Esgair-Carnau round cairn (S)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pillow Mound at Bryn y Gwyddel (8 km), Iron Ore Scours and Patch Workings at Winch Fawr, Merthyr Tydfil (8.6 km), Site of Hirwaun Ironworks (9.1 km).

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