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Mynydd Troed is a round cairn situated at the southern end of the mountain of the same name in Breconshire, Wales. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and served religious, ritual and funerary functions typical of Bronze Age burial practice in Wales. The cairn comprises a mound of stones constructed to mark and contain human burial deposits, representing a significant example of the funerary architecture employed during this era in the region. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the care of Cadw, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding prehistoric mortuary practice in Breconshire.
Mynydd Troed, round cairn on S end of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR315. View the official record →
Mynydd Troed is a round cairn situated at the southern end of the mountain of the same name in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR315.
Mynydd Troed, round 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.
Mynydd Troed, round 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 BR315.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village (part of) (8.2 km), Ffawyddog Gaer (8.7 km), Porth Mawr (9.2 km).
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