Scheduled MonumentsWalesTryfel Cairns and Stone Setting
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting

Wales
Cadw SAM MG269
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument comprises a circular mound of stones with associated stone settings, typical of funerary and ritual structures erected during prehistory across Britain and Wales. Round cairns such as Tryfel served multiple functions within prehistoric communities, functioning as burial monuments whilst also holding significance as ritual and ceremonial focal points within the landscape. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation system, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric Welsh settlement and mortuary practices.

Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG269. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting?

Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG269.

What period does Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting date from?

Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting 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 Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting?

Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting 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 MG269.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tryfel Cairns and Stone Setting?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llechwedd Du Round Cairn (0.3 km), Mynydd Dyfnant Stone Alignment (1.5 km), Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow (3.9 km).

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