Scheduled MonumentsWalesY Glog Fawr cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Y Glog Fawr cairn

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD213
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Y Glog Fawr cairn is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument comprises a substantial circular mound of stones typical of funerary and ritual monuments of prehistoric Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, it represents an important surviving example of cairn architecture from the early prehistoric period in the Radnor region. The site reflects the burial practices and ritual significance accorded to prominent locations during the Neolithic and Bronze Age phases of Welsh prehistory.

Y Glog Fawr cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Y Glog Fawr cairn?

Y Glog Fawr cairn is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD213.

What period does Y Glog Fawr cairn date from?

Y Glog Fawr 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 Y Glog Fawr cairn?

Y Glog Fawr 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 RD213.

What other scheduled monuments are near Y Glog Fawr cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring Cairn on Esgair Ceiliog (6 km), Hafotau Settlement on Bryn Melys (6.2 km), Saith-Maen Standing Stones (6.5 km).

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