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Brynbychan Cairn

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NPRN94651
Map ReferenceST09NE
Grid ReferenceST0632098910
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMerthyr Tydfil
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityMerthyr Vale
Type Of SiteRING CAIRN
PeriodBronze Age
Description
Cadw SAM No.=GM286
NAR ST09NE1
This ring cairn is defined by a spread turf-covered stony mound, 0.5m high and with a diameter 19.2m. Traces of banking are evident on the N and E, and large stones are visible on the N and W perimeter. A ruined cist lies at centre and a OS trig pillar lies on the SE bank.
A transmission tower has recently been constructed to the immediate E of the cairn.

visited D.K.Leighton 16.08.1989