Scheduled MonumentsWalesRing Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw

Wales
Cadw SAM MG180
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG180. The site belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents a form of ceremonial architecture associated with burial practices and religious observance. Ring cairns typically consist of an annular or ring-shaped stone structure, often surrounding a central space, and serve as evidence of the ritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities in Wales. The monument's survival as a designated site reflects its archaeological importance for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and the ritual landscape of prehistoric Wales.

Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG180. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw?

Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG180. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG180.

What period does Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw date from?

Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw?

Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw 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 MG180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caersws Roman road (5.3 km), Caersws Roman Site (5.3 km), Caersws Roman Fort: Section of South Western Defences (5.4 km).

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