Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Cairns on Fan Foel
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Two Cairns on Fan Foel

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR275
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 on Fan Foel is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of two discrete cairn structures situated on elevated moorland, representing a funerary and ritual landscape typical of Bronze Age burial practice in Wales. Round cairns of this period commonly served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and functioned as focal points for ceremonial activity. The site exemplifies the wider tradition of cairn construction found across upland Wales during the Bronze Age, reflecting patterns of settlement, resource use, and spiritual belief among prehistoric communities in the region.

Two Cairns on Fan Foel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR275. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Cairns on Fan Foel?

Two Cairns on Fan Foel is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR275.

What period does Two Cairns on Fan Foel date from?

Two Cairns on Fan Foel 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 Two Cairns on Fan Foel?

Two Cairns on Fan Foel 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 BR275.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Cairns on Fan Foel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig-y-Rhiwarth Hillfort (6.7 km), Saith Maen (6.7 km), Hut Circle West of Saith Maen (7 km).

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