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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Nant Mawr Round Cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR285
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant Mawr Round Cairn?

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.

What period does Nant Mawr Round Cairn date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Nant Mawr Round Cairn?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant Mawr Round Cairn?

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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