Scheduled MonumentsWalesClap yr Arian cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Clap yr Arian cairn

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD212
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clap yr Arian is a round cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a mound of stones constructed for ritual or funerary purposes, reflecting the commemorative practices of prehistoric communities in the upland regions of Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents an important survival of the cairn-building tradition characteristic of the prehistoric landscape, though like many such monuments its precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological study. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and nature of ritual monuments across the Welsh borderlands during the third and second millennia before the Common Era.

Clap yr Arian cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD212. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clap yr Arian cairn?

Clap yr Arian is a round cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD212.

What period does Clap yr Arian cairn date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Clap yr Arian cairn?

Clap yr Arian 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 RD212.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clap yr Arian cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairns and Standing Stones on Carnau Cefn-y-Ffordd (9.6 km), Saith-Maen Standing Stones (9.7 km), Hafotau Settlement on Bryn Melys (9.9 km).

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