Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cefn Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR293
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

Cefn Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform is a prehistoric funerary and ceremonial monument located in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises a round cairn associated with a ritual platform, indicating its dual function in Bronze Age religious and burial practices. The monument represents an important example of ritual landscape organisation in the upland regions of Breconshire during the prehistoric period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding Bronze Age funerary customs and the ceremonial use of the Welsh uplands.

Cefn Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR293. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform?

Cefn Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform is a prehistoric funerary and ceremonial monument located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR293.

What period does Cefn Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform date from?

Cefn Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform 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 Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform?

Cefn Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform 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 BR293.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Moel Round Cairn and Ritual Platform?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Caws round cairn (8 km), Pant Serthfa round cairn (8.4 km), Pant Serthfa stone row (8.5 km).

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