Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Llangorse, cairn on S end of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Mynydd Llangorse, cairn on S end of

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR309
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The cairn on the south end of Mynydd Llangorse is a round cairn of prehistoric date located in Breconshire, Wales. As a funerary monument, it represents the ritual and religious practices of prehistoric communities, likely dating to the Bronze Age based on its structural type. The monument comprises a circular mound of stones, typical of round cairns constructed across Wales during this period to mark burial sites and commemorate the dead. Its position on the upland terrain of Mynydd Llangorse reflects the Bronze Age practice of locating such monuments in prominent landscape positions, visible across the surrounding territory.

Mynydd Llangorse, cairn on S end of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR309. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Llangorse, cairn on S end of?

The cairn on the south end of Mynydd Llangorse is a round cairn of prehistoric date located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR309.

What period does Mynydd Llangorse, cairn on S end of date from?

Mynydd Llangorse, cairn on S end of 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 Mynydd Llangorse, cairn on S end of?

Mynydd Llangorse, cairn on S end of 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 BR309.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Llangorse, cairn on S end of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twyn Disgwylfa platform cairn (7.9 km), Carreg Waun Llech Prehistoric Standing Stone (8.2 km), Carreg Wen Fawr y Rugos cairn cemetery (8.4 km).

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