Scheduled MonumentsWalesChepstow Park Wood Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Chepstow Park Wood Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MM286
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Chepstow Park Wood Cairn is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument consists of a substantial mound of stones, characteristic of cairn construction in prehistoric Britain, and represents the funerary and ritual practices of early prehistoric communities in the region. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of early settlement patterns and ceremonial activity in the borderland area between Wales and England. The cairn survives as a tangible record of prehistoric burial tradition and religious observance in the Chepstow locality.

Chepstow Park Wood Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chepstow Park Wood Cairn?

Chepstow Park Wood Cairn is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM286.

What period does Chepstow Park Wood Cairn date from?

Chepstow Park Wood Cairn 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 Chepstow Park Wood Cairn?

Chepstow Park Wood 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 MM286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chepstow Park Wood Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crick Round Barrow (7.3 km), The Berries Mound & Bailey Castle (8 km), Church Farm Romano-British settlement (8.4 km).

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