Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Garn Bica

Wales
Cadw SAM GM539
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garn Bica is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM GM539. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and served religious, ritual, and funerary functions typical of cairn monuments in Bronze Age and earlier contexts. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stone rubble constructed to cover and mark burial deposits or ritual activity. Such monuments are significant archaeological witnesses to prehistoric mortuary practices and the ceremonial landscape of ancient Welsh communities.

Garn Bica is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM539. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garn Bica?

Garn Bica is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM GM539. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM539.

What period does Garn Bica date from?

Garn Bica 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 Garn Bica?

Garn Bica 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 GM539.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garn Bica?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Maendy Hillfort (5.2 km), Crug yr Afan Round Cairn (5.5 km), Bwlch yr Avan Dyke (5.8 km).

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