Scheduled MonumentsWalesNorth Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

North Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD036
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

North Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr is a round cairn of prehistoric date located on the high moorland of Ceredigion, Wales. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones that served ritual, religious, or funerary purposes, characteristic of cairn construction during the Bronze Age and earlier periods. Situated at altitude on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr, the cairn forms part of the archaeological landscape of upland Ceredigion, where such monuments are encountered as visible markers of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CD036, reflecting its archaeological importance to the understanding of prehistoric Wales.

North Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr?

North Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr is a round cairn of prehistoric date located on the high moorland of Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD036.

What period does North Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr date from?

North Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting North Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr?

North Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr 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 CD036.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant yr Helygen Deserted Rural Settlement (6.6 km), Esgair Naint Deserted Rural Settlement (7 km), Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd (7.4 km).

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