Scheduled MonumentsWalesCoity Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Coity Burial Chamber

Wales
Cadw SAM GM068
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coity Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a stone-built chamber constructed within a earthen mound, representing a form of collective burial practice characteristic of early farming communities in prehistoric Britain. The site reflects the architectural and ritual practices of Neolithic societies, where such chambered tombs served as focal points for community burial and ceremonial activity. The chamber's construction and alignment demonstrate the considerable investment these communities placed in monumental funerary architecture, marking an important development in the settlement and social organisation of Neolithic Wales.

Coity Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coity Burial Chamber?

Coity Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM068.

What period does Coity Burial Chamber date from?

Coity Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Coity Burial Chamber?

Coity Burial Chamber 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 GM068.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coity Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stepsau Duon (6.5 km), Mynydd Bychan (7.3 km), Croes Antoni (7.5 km).

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