Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwyn Disgwylfa platform cairn
Prehistoric · Platform Cairn

Twyn Disgwylfa platform cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR357
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Platform Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Twyn Disgwylfa is a platform cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, and dates to the prehistoric period. The monument comprises a raised platform constructed from stone, characteristic of cairn monuments of Bronze Age or earlier date found across Wales. Platform cairns of this type are understood to have served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within prehistoric communities, though the specific practices associated with this particular site remain incompletely documented. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, reflecting its significance to the archaeological and cultural heritage of the Brecon Beacons region.

Twyn Disgwylfa platform cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR357. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twyn Disgwylfa platform cairn?

Twyn Disgwylfa is a platform cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, and dates to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR357.

What period does Twyn Disgwylfa platform cairn date from?

Twyn Disgwylfa platform cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a platform cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Twyn Disgwylfa platform cairn?

Twyn Disgwylfa platform 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 BR357.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twyn Disgwylfa platform cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Pen-cyrn round cairn (4.7 km), Twr Pen-cyrn round cairns (5.2 km), Waun Cyrn round cairn (5.7 km).

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