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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Garn Fawr round cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR322
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 Fawr round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The cairn consists of a mounded stone structure typical of its period and represents one of the ritual and burial practices characteristic of Bronze Age communities in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument, it forms part of the important archaeological record of Breconshire's prehistoric occupation and demonstrates the significance of high ground locations for burial and ceremonial purposes during this era.

Garn Fawr round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR322. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garn Fawr round cairn?

Garn Fawr 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 BR322.

What period does Garn Fawr round cairn date from?

Garn Fawr 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 Garn Fawr round cairn?

Garn Fawr 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 BR322.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garn Fawr round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Afon Sirhowy hut circle (3.2 km), Sirhowy Ironworks, Site of (5.4 km), Rhymney Upper Furnace (6.2 km).

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