Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaes Dyfnant Round Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Maes Dyfnant Round Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG133
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Maes Dyfnant Round Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG133. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of funerary architecture characteristic of the period, constructed as a mound of stone to cover and mark a burial deposit. Such round cairns served both practical and ritual functions within Bronze Age communities, serving as permanent markers of the dead and focal points for ceremonial activity. The monument exemplifies the funerary practices and religious beliefs of prehistoric Wales during this significant period of the region's cultural development.

Maes Dyfnant Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG133. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maes Dyfnant Round Cairn?

Maes Dyfnant Round Cairn is a prehistoric burial monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG133. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG133.

What period does Maes Dyfnant Round Cairn date from?

Maes Dyfnant 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Maes Dyfnant Round Cairn?

Maes Dyfnant 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 MG133.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maes Dyfnant Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cae'r-Mynach Round Cairn (2.8 km), Mynydd Dyfnant Stone Alignment (3 km), Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting (4.5 km).

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