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, dating to the Bronze Age. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, typical of the communal and individual burial practices prevalent in Bronze Age Britain. Its placement in the upland landscape of the Brecon Beacons reflects the Bronze Age utilisation of higher ground for ritual and funerary purposes. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, Wales's historic monuments service, preserving evidence of prehistoric burial practice and landscape use in the region.

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, dating to 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 Britain.

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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