Scheduled MonumentsWalesNant Bryn Isaf Ring Cairn
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Nant Bryn Isaf Ring Cairn

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD187
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nant Bryn Isaf Ring Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference SAM CD187. The site consists of a ring cairn, a monument type characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, constructed from stone and typically associated with ritual and burial practices. Ring cairns in Wales, including this example, represent important evidence of prehistoric religious and funerary activity, with their distinctive circular stone arrangements suggesting use as ceremonial or burial sites. The monument survives as a landscape feature within Ceredigion and contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric activity in the region.

Nant Bryn Isaf Ring Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD187. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant Bryn Isaf Ring Cairn?

Nant Bryn Isaf Ring Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference SAM CD187. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD187.

What period does Nant Bryn Isaf Ring Cairn date from?

Nant Bryn Isaf Ring Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Nant Bryn Isaf Ring Cairn?

Nant Bryn Isaf Ring 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 CD187.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant Bryn Isaf Ring Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gilfach y Dwn Fawr Defended Enclosure (6.6 km), Bryn Eithinog Standing Stone (8.1 km), Bryngwyn Bach Round Cairn Cemetery (8.1 km).

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