Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfynnon Las Round Cairn I
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR294
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

Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I is a prehistoric round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR294. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary and ritual monument typical of its period, constructed as a stone cairn to serve as a burial structure. Round cairns of this type were built across Wales and the wider British landscape during the Bronze Age, functioning as repositories for the dead and as focal points for ritual activity within their communities. The site reflects the funerary practices and religious beliefs of Bronze Age societies in the Brecon Beacons region.

Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR294. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I?

Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I is a prehistoric round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR294. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR294.

What period does Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I date from?

Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I 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 Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I?

Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I 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 BR294.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffynnon Las Round Cairn I?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pant Serthfa round cairn (7.6 km), Coed Pentwyn Hillfort (8.2 km), Clo Cadno platform cairn (8.4 km).

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