Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Sychbant, round cairns to the S of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cefn Sychbant, round cairns to the S of

Wales
Cadw SAM GM560
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Sychbant is a round cairn located south of the settlement of that name in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM560. The monument dates to the Prehistoric period and represents a funerary and ritual structure typical of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales. Round cairns of this type were constructed as burial monuments, often serving as focal points for ritual activity and the deposition of human remains, sometimes accompanied by grave goods. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric funerary monuments across the Welsh landscape during the Bronze Age.

Cefn Sychbant, round cairns to the S of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM560. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Sychbant, round cairns to the S of?

Cefn Sychbant is a round cairn located south of the settlement of that name in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM560. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM560.

What period does Cefn Sychbant, round cairns to the S of date from?

Cefn Sychbant, round cairns to the S of dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn Sychbant, round cairns to the S of?

Cefn Sychbant, round cairns to the S of 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 GM560.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Sychbant, round cairns to the S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Tram Bridge, Robertstown (6.6 km), Tramroad East of Robert's Town Bridge, Aberdare (6.6 km), Gadlys Ironworks (Remains of Blast Furnace) (7.2 km).

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