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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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