Scheduled MonumentsWalesRhiw Arw cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Rhiw Arw cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MM299
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhiw Arw cairn is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM299. The monument represents a form of funerary and ritual architecture typical of Bronze Age burial practices, constructed as a mounded heap of stone to cover and mark an interment or ceremonial deposit. Its physical form as a round cairn indicates its function within the prehistoric religious and mortuary landscape, serving both as a practical burial structure and as a visible marker in the contemporary topography. Such cairns are significant archaeological features that contribute to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns, ritual practices, and the organisation of sacred space in the Welsh landscape.

Rhiw Arw cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM299. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhiw Arw cairn?

Rhiw Arw cairn is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM299. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM299.

What period does Rhiw Arw cairn date from?

Rhiw Arw cairn 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 Rhiw Arw cairn?

Rhiw Arw 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 MM299.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhiw Arw cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twyn-y-Gaer Camp (5.3 km), The Moat Mound and Bailey Castle, Tre Fedw (5.8 km), Penbidwal Moated Site (6 km).

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