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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Stone Circle and Round Cairn W of Ynyshir

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR068
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone Circle and Round Cairn W of Ynyshir is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises a stone circle accompanied by a round cairn, both dating to the Bronze Age, a period when such ceremonial and funerary structures were constructed across the British landscape. The monument reflects the religious and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities, serving functions related to burial, ceremony, and possibly astronomical observation or territorial marking. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement and belief systems in the Welsh uplands.

Stone Circle and Round Cairn W of Ynyshir is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone Circle and Round Cairn W of Ynyshir?

Stone Circle and Round Cairn W of Ynyshir is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR068.

What period does Stone Circle and Round Cairn W of Ynyshir date from?

Stone Circle and Round Cairn W of Ynyshir dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone Circle and Round Cairn W of Ynyshir?

Stone Circle and Round Cairn W of Ynyshir 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 BR068.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone Circle and Round Cairn W of Ynyshir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Cairn 800m SW of Gwar-y-Felin (3.3 km), Enclosure 500m W of Dixies Corner (5.3 km), Round Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys (5.6 km).

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