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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Allt Gethin Round Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG303
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Allt Gethin Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG303. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents one of the characteristic burial structures of this period in Wales, constructed as a mound of stones to commemorate and contain the remains of the deceased. The monument reflects the ritual practices and funerary traditions of Bronze Age communities, demonstrating their investment in monumental markers for the dead. Its survival to the present day provides evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in the Welsh landscape.

Allt Gethin Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allt Gethin Round Cairn?

Allt Gethin Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG303. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG303.

What period does Allt Gethin Round Cairn date from?

Allt Gethin 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 Allt Gethin Round Cairn?

Allt Gethin 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 MG303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allt Gethin Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II (3.7 km), Polyn y Groes-Ddu Round Barrow, Waun Lluest Owain (3.8 km), Domen Ddu Round Barrow (4.7 km).

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