Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn
Prehistoric · Kerb Cairn

Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG299
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Kerb Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn is a prehistoric kerb cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG299. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and represents a form of burial or ceremonial construction characteristic of early prehistoric Wales. Kerb cairns of this type typically comprise a mound of stones contained within a defined perimeter of larger stones, serving ritual and funerary functions within prehistoric communities. The site contributes to our understanding of prehistoric burial practices and religious observance in the Welsh landscape during the early prehistoric period.

Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG299. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn?

Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn is a prehistoric kerb cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG299. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG299.

What period does Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn date from?

Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a kerb cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn?

Craig Ty Glas Kerb 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 MG299.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bwlch Sych round cairn (3.9 km), Siglem Las conjoined round cairns (4.1 km), Carnedd Das Eithin Round Cairn (4.2 km).

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