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Wernlas ring cairn and cairnfield is a Prehistoric ring cairn and associated cairnfield located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM558. The ring cairn represents a funerary monument of Bronze Age date, constructed as a circular stone structure that likely served ritual and burial functions for a prehistoric community. The site comprises both the central ring cairn structure and a wider distribution of cairns across the landscape, indicating sustained use of the location for ritual or funerary purposes across an extended period. The monument survives as an upstanding archaeological feature that contributes to understanding Bronze Age funerary and religious practices in Wales.
Wernlas ring cairn and cairnfield is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM558. View the official record →
Wernlas ring cairn and cairnfield is a Prehistoric ring cairn and associated cairnfield located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM558. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM558.
Wernlas ring cairn and cairnfield dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Wernlas ring cairn and cairnfield 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 GM558.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tarren y Bwlch round cairn (6.8 km), Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown (6.9 km), Craig y Bwlch round cairn (6.9 km).
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