Scheduled MonumentsWalesCae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber

Wales
Cadw SAM GM030
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a stone-built burial chamber that reflects the ritual and funerary practices of early agricultural communities in Wales during the Neolithic era. As a chambered tomb, the site would have served as a communal burial place and possibly as a focal point for ritual activity within its local landscape. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw, Wales's historic monuments service, recognising its archaeological and cultural significance.

Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM030. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber?

Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM030.

What period does Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber date from?

Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber 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 Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber?

Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber 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 GM030.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed-y-Cwm Chambered Cairn (8.4 km), Coed y Cwm Ringwork (8.5 km), Castle Ringwork 850m ENE of Ty'n-y-Coed (8.8 km).

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