Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Cairns on Mynydd Bach
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD057
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date situated on moorland in Ceredigion, Wales. The monument consists of two distinct stone cairns which may represent separate phases of construction or ritual use, though the precise relationship between them remains uncertain. Round cairns of this type typically served funerary and ritual functions during the prehistoric period, with burials and cremations deposited within or beneath the stone structures. The site's location on high moorland is characteristic of many Welsh prehistoric cairns, and it remains a significant example of the funerary monument tradition in the region.

Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD057. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach?

Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date situated on moorland in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD057.

What period does Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach date from?

Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach 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 Mynydd Bach?

Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach 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 CD057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafod Ithel Deserted Rural Settlement (0.2 km), Hafod Ithel Cairn Cemetery (0.7 km), Moated Site at Trefenter (1.5 km).

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