Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlanmadoc Hill, cairn on E end of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on E end of

Wales
Cadw SAM GM579
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanmadoc Hill cairn is a round cairn located at the eastern end of Llanmadoc Hill in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, dating to the Prehistoric period. The monument consists of a circular heap of stones typical of Bronze Age funerary monuments, constructed as a burial structure and likely serving ritual and ceremonial functions for the local community. Its prominent position on the hilltop suggests it held significance as a territorial or ritual marker within the prehistoric landscape. The site remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age burial practices in South Wales and is protected as a scheduled monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM579.

Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on E end of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM579. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on E end of?

Llanmadoc Hill cairn is a round cairn located at the eastern end of Llanmadoc Hill in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, dating to the Prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM579.

What period does Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on E end of date from?

Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on E end of 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 Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on E end of?

Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on E end of 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 GM579.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on E end of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deborah's Hole Camp (6.4 km), Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole (6.4 km), Horse Cliff Camp (6.7 km).

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