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Cairns on Cefn Bryn is a round cairn situated on the moorland plateau of Cefn Bryn in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales. The monument belongs to the prehistoric period, likely dating to the Bronze Age, and represents a funerary and ritual structure characteristic of upland burial practices in Wales during this era. The cairn comprises a mound of stones, typical of such monuments, which would have served as a visible marker of burial and ceremonial significance within the landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the site remains an important testament to Bronze Age funerary customs and the ritual use of high moorland areas in prehistoric Wales.
Cairns on Cefn Bryn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM038. View the official record →
Cairns on Cefn Bryn is a round cairn situated on the moorland plateau of Cefn Bryn in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM038.
Cairns on Cefn Bryn 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.
Cairns on 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 GM038.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber (1.2 km), Penmaen Burrows Ringwork (1.5 km), Penrice Ringwork (3.1 km).
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