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Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The site consists of a substantial stone cairn constructed as a burial or ceremonial structure, typical of the ritual practices of early agricultural and metalworking communities in Wales. Its placement within the landscape reflects the importance of prominent positions for funerary monuments during prehistoric times, serving both commemorative and territorial functions for local populations. The monument remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement, burial practice, and religious belief systems in the upland regions of Ceredigion.
Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD078. View the official record →
Round Cairn 460m S of Ty'n-y-Rhos is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD078.
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 Britain.
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.
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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