Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwr Pen-cyrn round cairns
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR359
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

Twr Pen-cyrn is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone and earth constructed for ritual and funerary purposes, typical of prehistoric burial practices in Wales during these formative periods. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance to understanding the religious and mortuary traditions of early Welsh communities. The cairn remains a significant archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity in the Brecon Beacons region.

Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR359. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns?

Twr Pen-cyrn is a round cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR359.

What period does Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns date from?

Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns 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 Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns?

Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns 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 BR359.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brake Engine on Hill Pits Tramroad Incline (6 km), Old Coal Pits, Blaenavon (6.4 km), Garn Road Powder House 300m ENE of Ashgrove Bungalow (6.5 km).

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