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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cairn on Mynydd-March-Hywel

Wales
Cadw SAM GM327
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn on Mynydd-March-Hywel is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM327. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and served religious, ritual, and funerary functions typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in Wales. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones constructed over a burial or ceremonial deposit, representing an important marker of prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the upland landscape. Such monuments are significant for understanding Bronze Age burial customs and the use of prominent hilltop locations for commemorating the dead.

Cairn on Mynydd-March-Hywel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM327. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn on Mynydd-March-Hywel?

Cairn on Mynydd-March-Hywel is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM327. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM327.

What period does Cairn on Mynydd-March-Hywel date from?

Cairn on Mynydd-March-Hywel dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn on Mynydd-March-Hywel?

Cairn on Mynydd-March-Hywel 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 GM327.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn on Mynydd-March-Hywel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neath Abbey (7.1 km), Tennant Canal: Skewen Cutting and tramroad bridge (7.5 km), Carreg Hir Standing Stone, Pen-Rhiw-Tyn (8.7 km).

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