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 prehistoric ritual and funerary monument of archaeological importance. The structure consists of a circular mound of stones typical of cairns constructed during the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods, serving functions related to burial practices and ceremonial activity in prehistoric communities. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM GM539), it represents evidence of early Welsh funerary traditions and the ritual landscapes that characterised prehistoric settlement patterns. The cairn's preservation as a protected site reflects its significance in understanding the religious and burial customs of prehistoric Wales.

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 prehistoric ritual and funerary monument of archaeological importance. 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 the UK.

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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