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Gwernvale is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a long barrow with an internal stone chamber, representing a characteristic form of megalithic funerary architecture from this era. Excavations have revealed human remains and artefacts associated with Neolithic burial practices, confirming its function as a communal burial monument. The site remains an important example of the ritual and funerary traditions of Neolithic Wales, demonstrating the significance of monumental architecture in this prehistoric community.
Gwernvale chambered cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR016. View the official record →
Gwernvale is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR016.
Gwernvale chambered cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered long barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Gwernvale chambered 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 BR016.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ironstone Quarries at Carreg Maen Taro (8.4 km), Pwll Du Limestone Quarry & Water Balance Lift (8.7 km), Dyne Steel Incline (8.7 km).
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