Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD078
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales. The cairn dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing a form of ritual burial practice common across prehistoric Britain and Wales. The monument comprises a mound of stones accumulated over a burial or burials, typical of round cairn construction in this region. This site forms part of the archaeological heritage of Ceredigion and remains designated for its historical importance as evidence of prehistoric religious and funerary practices in West Wales.

Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos?

Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD078.

What period does Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos date from?

Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos 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 Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos?

Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos 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 CD078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen Clawdd-Mawr Defended Enclosure (3.5 km), Llan-Llyr Inscribed Stone (3.5 km), Castell Cwmere (5.3 km).

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