Scheduled MonumentsWalesCairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan

Wales
Cadw SAM GM352
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan is a round cairn located in the uplands of Glamorgan, Wales. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and served a funerary and ritual function, representing a significant element of the prehistoric landscape in this region. The cairn consists of a mound of stones constructed over a burial or ceremonial deposit, typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in South Wales. Its location on the moorland reflects the importance of high places in prehistoric religious and ritual activity, and the site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in the area.

Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan?

Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan is a round cairn located in the uplands of Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM352.

What period does Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan date from?

Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan 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 Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan?

Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan 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 GM352.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairnfield on Mynydd Eglwysilan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caerphilly Iron Furnace (5.3 km), Tomen y Clawdd (6.3 km), Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp (6.5 km).

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