Scheduled MonumentsWalesBurial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart

Wales
Cadw SAM GM480
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart is a chambered tomb located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw register (GM480). The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents a significant example of megalithic funerary architecture characteristic of prehistoric Wales. Chambered tombs of this type served as communal burial places and ritual centres for early farming communities, reflecting both practical funerary needs and ceremonial or religious functions. The site's survival and scheduled status underscore its archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric Welsh settlement patterns and mortuary practices.

Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM480. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart?

Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart is a chambered tomb located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw register (GM480). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM480.

What period does Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart date from?

Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart?

Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart 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 GM480.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scott's Pit Engine House & Traces of Ancillary Buildings (8 km), Gwernllwynchwyth Engine House (8.3 km), Townshend's Great Leat & Waggonway (8.4 km).

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