Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD214
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Ceredigion, Wales. The cairn comprises a rubble mound of stones typical of funerary structures from the second millennium BCE, constructed to mark and contain human remains and associated grave goods. Its location in the upland landscape of mid-Wales reflects the settlement and burial patterns of Bronze Age communities in this region. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, registered as SAM CD214, and represents an important example of prehistoric funerary practice in Wales.

Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn?

Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD214.

What period does Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn date from?

Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn?

Craig Ystradmeurig Round 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 CD214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryngwyn Bach Round Cairn Cemetery (6.2 km), Bryn-y-Crofftau Ring Cairn (6.4 km), Carn Fflur Round Cairn Cemetery (7.4 km).

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