Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwyn Garreg Wen Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Twyn Garreg Wen Cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR276
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Twyn Garreg Wen Cairn is a round cairn situated in Breconshire, Wales, and dates to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a heap of stones constructed as a funerary and ritual structure, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales. As a designated scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it represents an important example of the ceremonial landscape that developed across the Brecon Beacons region during prehistory. The cairn's form and function reflect the religious and burial customs of its era, serving as both a memorial and ritual focus for the community that constructed it.

Twyn Garreg Wen Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR276. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twyn Garreg Wen Cairn?

Twyn Garreg Wen Cairn is a round cairn situated in Breconshire, Wales, and dates to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR276.

What period does Twyn Garreg Wen Cairn date from?

Twyn Garreg Wen Cairn 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 Twyn Garreg Wen Cairn?

Twyn Garreg Wen 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 BR276.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twyn Garreg Wen Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four Round Cairns on Mynydd-y-Glog (8 km), Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog (8.1 km), Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog (8.4 km).

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