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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Nant y Gro round cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR398
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 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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant y Gro round cairn?

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.

What period does Nant y Gro round cairn date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Nant y Gro round cairn?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant y Gro round cairn?

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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