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Clo Cadno is a platform cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period. The monument comprises a raised stone platform characteristic of this class of ritual or funerary structure, which served ceremonial and burial functions within prehistoric communities. Its formal designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Welsh heritage protection reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of early funerary practice and ritual activity in the Brecon Beacons region. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and use of platform cairns across upland Wales during the prehistoric period.
Clo Cadno platform cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR372. View the official record →
Clo Cadno is a platform cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR372.
Clo Cadno platform cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a platform cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Clo Cadno platform 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 BR372.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trefil Tramroad (4.4 km), Afon Sirhowy hut circle (4.4 km), Waun y Gwair Cairn (5.4 km).
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