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Prehistoric · Cairn

Two Round Cairns on y Gamriw

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR213
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 Round Cairns on y Gamriw is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises two Bronze Age round cairns, constructed as burial monuments during the second millennium BCE. These earthen and stone mounds represent characteristic examples of Bronze Age funerary practice in upland South Wales, reflecting the ritual and commemorative practices of communities during this period. The monument's location on elevated terrain reflects the Bronze Age preference for positioning burial cairns in prominent landscape positions, a pattern consistent with other contemporary monuments across the Welsh uplands.

Two Round Cairns on y Gamriw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Round Cairns on y Gamriw?

Two Round Cairns on y Gamriw is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR213.

What period does Two Round Cairns on y Gamriw date from?

Two Round Cairns on y Gamriw 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 Round Cairns on y Gamriw?

Two Round Cairns on y Gamriw 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 BR213.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Round Cairns on y Gamriw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr (5.2 km), Standing Stone NE of Capel Rhos (5.9 km), Earthworks SW of Church (6.2 km).

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