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Carn Ddu platform cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM570. The site consists of a platform cairn, a form of megalithic construction characteristic of the Neolithic period in Wales, which functioned as both a ritual centre and burial place for prehistoric communities. Platform cairns of this type typically feature a constructed stone platform serving ceremonial purposes alongside their funerary function, reflecting the religious and social practices of early agricultural societies. The monument represents an important example of Neolithic ritual architecture in the Welsh landscape, documenting the beliefs and community organization of prehistoric Wales.
Carn Ddu platform cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM570. View the official record →
Carn Ddu platform cairn is a Neolithic funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM570. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM570.
Carn Ddu platform cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a platform cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Carn Ddu platform cairn 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 GM570.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Vale of Neath railway cutting and tunnel portal (8.4 km), Gwersyll (8.6 km), Garn Las Earthwork (8.8 km).
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