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Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Ring Cairn on Garn Lwyd

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR214
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 on Garn Lwyd is a prehistoric funerary monument of Bronze Age date located in Breconshire, Wales. The structure comprises a ring of stones surrounding a central area, typical of ring cairn configurations found across upland Britain during the Bronze Age period. Such monuments served ritual and funerary functions, marking significant places within the Bronze Age landscape and likely associated with ceremonial activity and the commemoration of the dead. The site's location on Garn Lwyd reflects the Bronze Age preference for prominent elevated positions in the Welsh uplands.

Ring Cairn on Garn Lwyd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring Cairn on Garn Lwyd?

Ring Cairn on Garn Lwyd is a prehistoric funerary monument of Bronze Age date located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR214.

What period does Ring Cairn on Garn Lwyd date from?

Ring Cairn on Garn Lwyd dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring Cairn on Garn Lwyd?

Ring Cairn on Garn Lwyd 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 BR214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring Cairn on Garn Lwyd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gorllwyn round cairns (3 km), Gurnos ring cairn (4 km), Darren round cairn (5.3 km).

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