Scheduled MonumentsWalesCilberllan ring cairn
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Cilberllan ring cairn

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD226
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Cilberllan ring cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. The site consists of a circular or sub-circular cairn of stones arranged in a ring formation, typical of ritual and burial practices in prehistoric Wales. Ring cairns of this type commonly date to the Bronze Age, though some examples may originate in the Neolithic period, and they frequently served ceremonial and funerary functions within their local communities. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric religious and ritual activity in the upland regions of mid-Wales.

Cilberllan ring cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cilberllan ring cairn?

Cilberllan ring cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD226.

What period does Cilberllan ring cairn date from?

Cilberllan ring cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cilberllan ring cairn?

Cilberllan ring cairn 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 RD226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cilberllan ring cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llwyn-y-wrach standing stone (5.1 km), Aberedw Castle (7 km), Aberedw Castle Mound (7.2 km).

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