Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Cairns N of Moel y Garn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD140
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn is a round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of two distinct cairn structures situated north of Moel y Garn, constructed from accumulated stone and earth in the characteristic manner of Bronze Age funerary monuments. Such cairns typically served ritual, ceremonial and burial functions within prehistoric communities, often marking significant points in the landscape and serving as focal points for communal activity. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial practice and ritual behaviour in the upland regions of Ceredigion.

Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD140. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn?

Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn is a round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD140.

What period does Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn date from?

Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn 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 Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn?

Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn 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 CD140.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Cairns N of Moel y Garn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam (8.4 km), Bronfloyd Leadmine (8.6 km), Daren Camp (8.7 km).

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