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Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Garn Pontsticill ring cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM569
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garn Pontsticill is a ring cairn situated in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Cadw SAM GM569). As a ring cairn, the monument belongs to a class of Bronze Age funerary structures, typically comprising a circular arrangement of stones with a hollow or open centre, reflecting ritual practices associated with burial and commemoration during the prehistoric period. The site represents evidence of Bronze Age religious and funerary practices in the Welsh landscape, contributing to understanding of prehistoric ritual behaviour and land use in the region.

Garn Pontsticill ring cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM569. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garn Pontsticill ring cairn?

Garn Pontsticill is a ring cairn situated in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Cadw SAM GM569). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM569.

What period does Garn Pontsticill ring cairn date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Garn Pontsticill ring cairn?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garn Pontsticill ring cairn?

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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