Scheduled MonumentsWalesTarren y Bwlch round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Tarren y Bwlch round cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM565
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tarren y Bwlch round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales. The cairn represents a form of burial architecture characteristic of the Bronze Age period, constructed from stones gathered and heaped to form a mound, which typically covered inhumations or cremations of individuals of some social status. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw reflects its importance to the archaeological record of prehistoric Wales. The site remains of significance for understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and the ritual landscape of prehistoric communities in the region.

Tarren y Bwlch round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM565. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tarren y Bwlch round cairn?

Tarren y Bwlch round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM565.

What period does Tarren y Bwlch round cairn date from?

Tarren y Bwlch round cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tarren y Bwlch round cairn?

Tarren y Bwlch round cairn 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 GM565.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tarren y Bwlch round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tarren Maerdy cairn (E) (7.1 km), Mynydd Maendy Hillfort (7.9 km), Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan (8 km).

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