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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Esgair Beddau cairns

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD216
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Esgair Beddau cairns is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument comprises a substantial pile of stones typical of prehistoric funerary monuments in upland Wales, constructed to mark and cover burials or cremations of significance to the local community. Cairns of this type served important ritual and ceremonial functions within prehistoric society, often positioned on high ground where they remained visible across the landscape. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Welsh heritage designation system.

Esgair Beddau cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD216. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Esgair Beddau cairns?

Esgair Beddau cairns is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD216.

What period does Esgair Beddau cairns date from?

Esgair Beddau cairns 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 Esgair Beddau cairns?

Esgair Beddau cairns 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 RD216.

What other scheduled monuments are near Esgair Beddau cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone above Craig Rhiwnant (7.8 km), Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau (8 km), Nant-y-Garw Lead Mine (8.4 km).

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