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Upper House round cairns is a Prehistoric round cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument comprises a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, reflecting the funerary practices of early metal-working communities in the region. Round cairns of this type served as focal points for ritual activity and the interment of the dead, often constructed from stone gathered from the surrounding landscape. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and religious observance in the upland areas of mid-Wales.
Upper House round cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD223. View the official record →
Upper House round cairns is a Prehistoric round cairn located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD223.
Upper House 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.
Upper House 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 RD223.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwmblaenerw House Platforms (6.2 km), Builth Castle (6.8 km), Aberedw Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (7 km).
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