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Darren round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (SAM BR383). The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents the burial practices of early metalworking communities in the region. As a round cairn, it would have functioned as a ceremonial burial mound, likely containing inhumations or cremations associated with ritual activity. The monument contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices across the Brecon Beacons landscape.
Darren round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR383. View the official record →
Darren round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (SAM BR383). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR383.
Darren 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.
Darren 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 BR383.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn round cairn (1.5 km), Bryn ring cairn (1.6 km), Garn Wen round cairn (3.5 km).
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