Scheduled MonumentsWalesPont Marteg, cairn circle to E of
Prehistoric · Cairn Circle

Pont Marteg, cairn circle to E of

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD204
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cairn Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pont Marteg cairn circle is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located to the east of Pont Marteg in Radnorshire, Wales. The site comprises a cairn circle, a form of ceremonial and burial monument typical of Bronze Age communities in Wales, dating to the second millennium before the present. The monument reflects the religious and ritual practices of prehistoric upland communities in the region, serving functions related to burial, ceremonial gatherings, and landscape demarcation. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, it remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary traditions in the Radnorshire uplands.

Pont Marteg, cairn circle to E of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD204. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pont Marteg, cairn circle to E of?

Pont Marteg cairn circle is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located to the east of Pont Marteg in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD204.

What period does Pont Marteg, cairn circle to E of date from?

Pont Marteg, cairn circle to E of dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cairn circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Pont Marteg, cairn circle to E of?

Pont Marteg, cairn circle to E 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 RD204.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pont Marteg, cairn circle to E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Cairn 130m E of Cryn-Fryn (9.5 km), Recumbent Standing Stone 100m E of Crugian Bach Stone Circle (9.5 km), Crugian Bach stone circle (9.6 km).

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