Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Troedrhiw-drain cist
Prehistoric · Cist burial

Cefn Troedrhiw-drain cist

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD214
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cist burial
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Troedrhiw-drain cist is a prehistoric stone burial chamber located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument consists of a cist, a rectangular burial structure constructed from stone slabs, which dates to the Bronze Age and represents funerary practice of that period. Such cists typically contained cremated or inhumed remains and grave goods, serving as permanent monuments to the dead within the landscape. The site is recorded under Cadw's scheduled ancient monuments register as a significant example of Bronze Age funerary architecture in the region.

Cefn Troedrhiw-drain cist is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Troedrhiw-drain cist?

Cefn Troedrhiw-drain cist is a prehistoric stone burial chamber located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD214.

What period does Cefn Troedrhiw-drain cist date from?

Cefn Troedrhiw-drain cist dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cist burial. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn Troedrhiw-drain cist?

Cefn Troedrhiw-drain cist 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 RD214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Troedrhiw-drain cist?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant (5.4 km), Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau (5.5 km), Nant-y-Car South Lead Mine (5.8 km).

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