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Craig y Bwlch round cairn is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM564. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents the burial practices of prehistoric communities in the region. As a round cairn, it would have served as a communal or elite burial structure, with stones deliberately piled to form a substantial mound that remained visible across the landscape as a marker of the deceased and their status. The site contributes to understanding the ritual and funerary practices of Bronze Age Wales, reflecting the religious beliefs and social organisation of prehistoric societies in the area.
Craig y Bwlch round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM564. View the official record →
Craig y Bwlch round cairn is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM564. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM564.
Craig y Bwlch round 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.
Craig y Bwlch round 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 GM564.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tarren Maerdy cairn (E) (7.5 km), Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan (8 km), Mynydd Maendy Hillfort (8.2 km).
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