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, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period. The site comprises a ring cairn, a monument type consisting of a circular or near-circular arrangement of stones with a central open space, typical of ritual and burial practices in prehistoric Britain. Such ring cairns served significant functions within early ceremonial and funerary contexts, likely marking sites of ancestral importance or communal gathering. The monument's designation by Cadw, the Welsh Historic Monuments body, reflects its archaeological importance as a record of prehistoric religious and ritual practice 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, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period. 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 Britain.

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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