Scheduled MonumentsWalesNant y Llyn cist
Prehistoric · Cist burial

Nant y Llyn cist

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD211
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cist burial
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nant y Llyn cist is a prehistoric burial monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, and represents evidence of funerary practice during the Bronze Age or later prehistoric period. The structure consists of a stone cist, a burial chamber constructed from stone slabs, which would have been used to contain human remains and grave goods according to the burial customs of its era. As a recorded scheduled monument under Cadw's protection system, it contributes to understanding the distribution and nature of cist burials across the Welsh uplands during prehistoric times. The site's remote location in the Nant y Llyn area reflects the pattern of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in Radnorshire's landscape.

Nant y Llyn cist is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD211. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant y Llyn cist?

Nant y Llyn cist is a prehistoric burial monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, and represents evidence of funerary practice during the Bronze Age or later prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD211.

What period does Nant y Llyn cist date from?

Nant y Llyn cist dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cist burial. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Nant y Llyn cist?

Nant y Llyn cist 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 RD211.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant y Llyn cist?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairns and Standing Stones on Carnau Cefn-y-Ffordd (8.8 km), Saith-Maen Standing Stones (8.8 km), Hafotau Settlement on Bryn Melys (8.9 km).

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