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Arthur's Stone is a Neolithic chambered tomb situated on Cefn Bryn in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea. The monument consists of a capstone supported by upright stone pillars, forming a dolmen structure characteristic of Neolithic burial practice in Wales, dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE. The site commands significant views across the surrounding landscape and has long been recognised as a focal point within the Neolithic ritual and funerary landscape of the Gower. The monument's name reflects local legend and demonstrates the enduring cultural significance of such prehistoric structures within Welsh tradition.
Arthur's Stone, Cefn Bryn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM003. View the official record →
Arthur's Stone is a Neolithic chambered tomb situated on Cefn Bryn in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM003.
Arthur's Stone, Cefn Bryn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Arthur's Stone, Cefn Bryn 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 GM003.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (4.2 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (4.2 km), Castell Oxwich (4.3 km).
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