Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwyn Ceilog Round Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR389
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

Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, serving both funerary and ritual functions within its contemporary community. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric burial practices and settlement patterns in the Brecon Beacons region. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork and stone feature that contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age religious and funerary customs in Wales.

Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR389. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn?

Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR389.

What period does Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn date from?

Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn?

Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn 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 BR389.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deserted Iron Mining Village, Ffos-y-fran (7.9 km), Merthyr Tramroad Tunnel (Trevithick's Tunnel) (9.2 km), Cyfarthfa Canal Level (9.5 km).

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