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Pen y Groes Uchaf Cairn is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving a funerary and ritual function. The monument consists of a circular stone heap typical of Bronze Age burial practice, representing an important element of the ceremonial landscape of prehistoric Wales. Such cairns often contained cremated or inhumed remains and served as focal points for ritual activity and the commemoration of the deceased. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric burial practices and religious beliefs in the region.
Pen y Groes Uchaf Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG261. View the official record →
Pen y Groes Uchaf Cairn is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving a funerary and ritual function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG261.
Pen y Groes Uchaf 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.
Pen y Groes Uchaf 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 MG261.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gwyn Fynydd Camp (4.8 km), Roman Earthwork NE of Caersws (revealed by aerial photography) (5.9 km), Caersws Roman Site (6.3 km).
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