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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Cairn S of Bryn Melin

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR108
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Cairn S of Bryn Melin is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round barrow located in Breconshire, Wales. The monument consists of a circular earthen or stone mound constructed as a funerary and ritual monument, typical of prehistoric burial practices in Wales during the later Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. It forms part of a broader complex of barrows in the Bryn Melin area, reflecting the significance of this location as a centre for ritual activity and the commemoration of the dead across successive prehistoric generations. The site is registered as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation SAM BR108, recognising its archaeological importance and protected status.

Round Cairn S of Bryn Melin is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Cairn S of Bryn Melin?

Round Cairn S of Bryn Melin is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round barrow located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR108.

What period does Round Cairn S of Bryn Melin date from?

Round Cairn S of Bryn Melin dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Round Cairn S of Bryn Melin?

Round Cairn S of Bryn Melin 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 BR108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Cairn S of Bryn Melin?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gilfach, Round Cairn 500m WSW of (6.8 km), Trecastle Mound and Bailey Castle (7.8 km), Mynydd Bach-Trecastell Stone Circles (8 km).

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