Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaes Clythan Wood cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Maes Clythan Wood cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR310
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maes Clythan Wood cairn is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone and earth constructed as a funerary and ritual structure, typical of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales. The cairn represents an important element of the prehistoric landscape of the Brecon Beacons region, where such monuments are found in concentration. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it preserves evidence of Bronze Age mortuary customs and ritual activity in upland Breconshire.

Maes Clythan Wood cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR310. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maes Clythan Wood cairn?

Maes Clythan Wood cairn is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR310.

What period does Maes Clythan Wood cairn date from?

Maes Clythan Wood 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 Maes Clythan Wood cairn?

Maes Clythan Wood 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 BR310.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maes Clythan Wood cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Caws round cairn (8.3 km), Pant Serthfa round cairn (8.6 km), Pant Serthfa stone row (8.8 km).

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