Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig y Bwlch round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Craig y Bwlch round cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM564
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craig y Bwlch round cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM564. The cairn consists of a substantial mound of stones typical of prehistoric burial practices in the Welsh landscape, serving as a ritual and ceremonial focal point for the burial of the dead during the later prehistoric period. Such round cairns represent important evidence of funerary customs and settlement patterns among early Welsh communities, though detailed archaeological investigation of this specific site would be required to establish its precise dating and cultural associations. The monument remains a significant example of the prehistoric religious and ritual landscape of Wales.

Craig y Bwlch round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM564. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig y Bwlch round cairn?

Craig y Bwlch round cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM564. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM564.

What period does Craig y Bwlch round cairn date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Craig y Bwlch round cairn?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig y Bwlch round cairn?

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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