Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen Tir, cairn on S end of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Pen Tir, cairn on S end of

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR308
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 Tir cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located at the southern end of Pen Tir in Breconshire, Wales. The monument consists of a round cairn constructed from stone, typical of the burial practices employed across prehistoric Wales during these periods. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial sites and often held ritual significance within their contemporary landscapes. The site is recorded in the Cadw archaeological records as SAM BR308, reflecting its recognition as a scheduled ancient monument of regional archaeological importance.

Pen Tir, cairn on S end of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR308. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen Tir, cairn on S end of?

Pen Tir cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located at the southern end of Pen Tir in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR308.

What period does Pen Tir, cairn on S end of date from?

Pen Tir, cairn on S end of 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 Pen Tir, cairn on S end of?

Pen Tir, cairn on S end 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 BR308.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen Tir, cairn on S end of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed Pentwyn Hillfort (8.3 km), Llangattock Tramroad Inclines (8.6 km), Hen Castell (8.7 km).

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