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

Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on W end of

Wales
Cadw SAM GM578
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 is a Prehistoric round cairn situated at the western end of Llanmadoc Hill in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and served as a communal or individual burial structure, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of Prehistoric Wales. The cairn comprises a mounded accumulation of stone, characteristic of funerary monuments constructed across Wales during the later Prehistoric periods. Its position on elevated terrain, typical of such burial monuments, would have made it a prominent landmark within the landscape and likely held significant ritual importance for the communities that constructed and used it.

Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on W end of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM578. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on W end of?

Llanmadoc Hill is a Prehistoric round cairn situated at the western end of Llanmadoc Hill in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM578.

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

Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on W 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 W end of?

Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on W 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 GM578.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Castle Camp (4.8 km), Lewes Castle Promontory Fort (5.3 km), Thurba Camp (5.4 km).

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