Scheduled MonumentsWalesFan Gyhirych round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Fan Gyhirych round cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR330
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fan Gyhirych round cairn is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, constructed during the Bronze Age. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones assembled as a burial structure, typical of Bronze Age ritual and funerary practices in Wales. The site, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference SAM BR330, represents an important example of the sepulchral monuments that characterise the Bronze Age occupation and land use of the Brecon Beacons region. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial places and often held significant ceremonial importance within their contemporary landscape.

Fan Gyhirych round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR330. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fan Gyhirych round cairn?

Fan Gyhirych round cairn is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, constructed during the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR330.

What period does Fan Gyhirych round cairn date from?

Fan Gyhirych 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 Fan Gyhirych round cairn?

Fan Gyhirych 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 BR330.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fan Gyhirych round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf (5.2 km), Pillow Mounds at Pant Mawr (5.9 km), Gelli-nedd Hillfort (6.4 km).

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