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Prehistoric · Cairn

Two Cairns on Traeth Mawr

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR227
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
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 Traeth Mawr is a prehistoric funerary and ritual monument located in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises two cairns situated on the moorland of Traeth Mawr and dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, representing significant evidence of early burial practices and ritual activity in the upland regions of mid-Wales. These stone monuments would have served as prominent landscape markers and communal or individual burial structures, reflecting the ceremonial and funerary traditions of prehistoric communities in the area. The cairns remain as archaeological evidence of the long history of human activity and ritual practice in the Brecon Beacons region.

Two Cairns on Traeth Mawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR227. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Cairns on Traeth Mawr?

Two Cairns on Traeth Mawr is a prehistoric funerary and ritual monument located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR227.

What period does Two Cairns on Traeth Mawr date from?

Two Cairns on Traeth Mawr dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Cairns on Traeth Mawr?

Two Cairns on Traeth Mawr 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 BR227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Cairns on Traeth Mawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant Mawr Round Cairn (6.2 km), Storey Arms Anti-invasion Defences (6.6 km), Maen Llia Stone (7.8 km).

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