Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen Cerrig-calch, cairn on S side of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Pen Cerrig-calch, cairn on S side of

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR303
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen Cerrig-calch cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located on the south side of Pen Cerrig-calch in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a substantial mound of stone and earth, characteristic of burial cairns constructed during the later prehistoric era for funerary and ritual purposes. As a round cairn, it represents an important class of ceremonial monument that served as a focal point for communities engaged in ancestor veneration and the interment of their dead. The site is statutorily protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation SAM BR303, reflecting its significance to the archaeological and cultural heritage of the Brecon Beacons region.

Pen Cerrig-calch, cairn on S side of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen Cerrig-calch, cairn on S side of?

Pen Cerrig-calch cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located on the south side of Pen Cerrig-calch in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR303.

What period does Pen Cerrig-calch, cairn on S side of date from?

Pen Cerrig-calch, cairn on S side of 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 Pen Cerrig-calch, cairn on S side of?

Pen Cerrig-calch, cairn on S side of 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 BR303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen Cerrig-calch, cairn on S side of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Waun Cyrn round cairn (7.7 km), Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns (7.9 km), Mynydd Pen-cyrn round cairn (8 km).

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