Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR169
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 NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf is a prehistoric funerary monument situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw register as BR169. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a typical example of the burial practices and ritual monuments constructed during this period across upland Wales. The site consists of a mounded stone heap characteristic of round cairn construction, which would have originally contained one or more burial deposits, possibly accompanied by grave goods. Its location in the upland landscape of the Brecon Beacons region reflects the Bronze Age utilisation of these areas for both settlement and ceremonial purposes.

Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR169. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf?

Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf is a prehistoric funerary monument situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw register as BR169. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR169.

What period does Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf date from?

Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf?

Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf 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 BR169.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Cairn NW of Blaen-Nedd Isaf?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Blast Furnaces at Banwen (5.8 km), Section of Road NE of Coelbren Fort (6 km), Coelbren Fort (6.1 km).

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