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Nant Mawr Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The structure comprises a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial cairn, representing a characteristic form of monumental architecture associated with elite or communal interment practices during the Bronze Age period. The cairn's construction and placement within the Breconshire landscape reflect broader patterns of Bronze Age ritual and funerary behaviour across Wales, marking a significant site within the region's prehistoric ceremonial geography.
Nant Mawr Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR285. View the official record →
Nant Mawr Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR285.
Nant Mawr 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.
Nant Mawr 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 BR285.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cader Fawr Round Cairn (7.8 km), Cadair Fawr settlement (8 km), Twyn Bryn Glas round cairn (8.6 km).
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