Scheduled MonumentsWalesCorn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Corn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR297
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Corn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving as a funerary and ritual monument. The site comprises a cairn structure constructed from stone, characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practices in Wales, though some elements may derive from earlier prehistoric traditions. The monument represents evidence of burial practices and ceremonial activity in the upland regions of Breconshire during the Bronze Age. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation SAM BR297, reflecting its archaeological significance to the study of prehistoric Wales.

Corn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR297. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery?

Corn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving as a funerary and ritual monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR297.

What period does Corn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery date from?

Corn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery 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 Corn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery?

Corn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery 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 BR297.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corn Gafallt Cairn Cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Pantmaenllwyd cairn (5.6 km), Gorllwyn round cairns (6.2 km), Gurnos ring cairn (6.8 km).

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