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Nant y Gro round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a round cairn, a burial structure constructed from stones heaped over a central grave or graves, which served ritual and funerary purposes within Bronze Age communities. The monument is registered as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw (reference BR398), reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric burial practices and ceremonial activity in the Brecon Beacons region. Round cairns of this type are characteristic features of Bronze Age Wales and demonstrate the importance placed on constructed monuments for the interment and commemoration of the deceased.
Nant y Gro round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR398. View the official record →
Nant y Gro 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 BR398.
Nant y Gro 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 y Gro 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 BR398.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gorllwyn round cairns (3.7 km), Gurnos ring cairn (4.5 km), Darren round cairn (6 km).
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