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Garn Pontsticill is a ring cairn situated in the upland landscape of South Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument comprises a circular arrangement of stones with a central hollow or depression, representing a ritual or funerary monument type characteristic of the second millennium BC. Ring cairns of this period typically served ceremonial functions, though their exact purpose remains debated among archaeologists, with evidence suggesting use in both burial practices and broader ritual activities. The site's location in the Pontsticill area reflects the Bronze Age utilisation of Welsh uplands for monuments of religious and communal significance.
Garn Pontsticill ring cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM569. View the official record →
Garn Pontsticill is a ring cairn situated in the upland landscape of South Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM569.
Garn Pontsticill ring cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Garn Pontsticill ring 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 GM569.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Graig-y-Gilfach round cairn and earthwork (8.7 km), Carn Castell y Meibion ring cairn (8.8 km), Merthyr Common Round Cairns (8.9 km).
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