Scheduled MonumentsWalesGwaun Ymryson Round Cairn
Prehistoric · Cairn

Gwaun Ymryson Round Cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR205
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gwaun Ymryson Round Cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales. The cairn consists of a circular mound of stones constructed to cover and mark a burial or burials, representing an important example of prehistoric monumental architecture in the region. Such cairns served both practical funerary functions and ritual purposes within their communities, often remaining visible landmarks across the landscape for centuries. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Welsh heritage designation system (Cadw SAM BR205), reflecting its archaeological and cultural significance to the prehistoric period of Wales.

Gwaun Ymryson Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR205. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gwaun Ymryson Round Cairn?

Gwaun Ymryson Round Cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR205.

What period does Gwaun Ymryson Round Cairn date from?

Gwaun Ymryson Round Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gwaun Ymryson Round Cairn?

Gwaun Ymryson 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 BR205.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gwaun Ymryson Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bailey Bach Round Cairn and Cist (1.8 km), Gaer Fawr (3.3 km), Castell Madoc Ringwork (4.1 km).

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