Scheduled MonumentsWalesEsgair Irfon round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Esgair Irfon round cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR368
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Esgair Irfon round cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales. The cairn comprises a mound of stone that would originally have served as a burial structure or ritual focus within the prehistoric landscape of the Brecon Beacons region. Such round cairns are characteristic of the upland burial practices of prehistoric communities in Wales, typically dating from the Neolithic period through to the Bronze Age. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM BR368, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of early Welsh funerary traditions and settlement patterns.

Esgair Irfon round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR368. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Esgair Irfon round cairn?

Esgair Irfon round cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR368.

What period does Esgair Irfon round cairn date from?

Esgair Irfon 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Esgair Irfon round cairn?

Esgair Irfon 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 BR368.

What other scheduled monuments are near Esgair Irfon round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banc Paderau Round Cairn (3.6 km), Cwm Irfon Standing Stone (4.9 km), Esgair Garn ring cairn (5 km).

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