Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR211
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ring cairn monument located in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises two distinct circular cairn structures, characteristic of ritual or funerary monuments constructed during the prehistoric period. Ring cairns of this type typically served ceremonial or burial functions within their communities, though their precise ritual purpose remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The monument is recorded under the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as BR211, reflecting its recognition as a significant prehistoric archaeological site warranting statutory protection.

Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR211. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod?

Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ring cairn monument located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR211.

What period does Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod date from?

Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod?

Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod 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 BR211.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Ring Cairns near Esgair Hafod?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gurnos ring cairn (4.2 km), Darren round cairn (4.6 km), Drygarn Fach round cairn (5.3 km).

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