© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Cadw
Llwyncwmstabl round cairn is a prehistoric ceremonial monument situated on bedrock of the Millstone Grit Group, a geological formation of mudstone, siltstone and sandstone laid down during the Namurian period. The harder sandstone layers of this substrate would have provided accessible stone for cairn construction. Round cairns of this type typically served as burial monuments during the Bronze Age, though some may have earlier Neolithic origins, and often commanded views across the surrounding landscape that held significance for local communities.
The cairn's construction exploited the local geology, with stones gathered from the weathered gritstone outcrops characteristic of its Welsh upland setting. Such monuments were frequently built on high ground, both for practical visibility and for reasons relating to the spiritual geography of prehistoric communities. The arrangement of stone in a circular mound created a durable marker that could persist for millennia.
Today, Llwyncwmstabl round cairn is protected as a scheduled monument by Cadw, the Welsh heritage body, under reference BR334. This designation recognises its archaeological significance and ensures its preservation for future study and public understanding of Bronze Age burial practices and prehistoric settlement patterns in Wales.
Llwyncwmstabl round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR334. View the official record →
Llwyncwmstabl round cairn is a prehistoric ceremonial monument situated on bedrock of the Millstone Grit Group, a geological formation of mudstone, siltstone and sandstone laid down during the Namurian period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR334.
Llwyncwmstabl 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.
Llwyncwmstabl 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 BR334.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abercrave Ironworks (4 km), Lefel Fawr Coal Adit (4.6 km), Ynysgedwyn Colliery, Fan House (4.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Llwyncwmstabl round cairn's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Llwyncwmstabl round cairn stands on Millstone Grit Group [See Also Migr], bedrock that formed in the Namurian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.