Scheduled MonumentsWalesTy'n y Graig round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Ty'n y Graig round cairn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR376
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ty'n y Graig round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR376. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of ritual and funerary practice during this period. As a round cairn, the monument would have functioned as a burial structure, likely containing cremated or inhumed remains and associated grave goods. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary customs across the upland regions of south Wales.

Ty'n y Graig round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR376. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ty'n y Graig round cairn?

Ty'n y Graig round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR376. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR376.

What period does Ty'n y Graig round cairn date from?

Ty'n y Graig 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ty'n y Graig round cairn?

Ty'n y Graig 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 BR376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ty'n y Graig round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gorllwyn round cairns (4.7 km), Hafen standing stone pair (5 km), Carn Pantmaenllwyd cairn (5.2 km).

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