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Llanmadoc Hill cairn, located on the western end of Llanmadoc Hill in Wales, is a round cairn of prehistoric date that represents an important funerary monument from the Bronze Age period. The cairn consists of a pile of stones constructed as a burial monument, typical of the ritual and funerary practices observed across Wales during the Bronze Age. Its position on elevated terrain reflects the common placement of such monuments in prominent landscape positions, likely serving both commemorative and territorial functions within the prehistoric community. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under the Welsh heritage designation system, preserving evidence of Bronze Age burial customs and settlement patterns in the Gower Peninsula region.
Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on W end of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM578. View the official record →
Llanmadoc Hill cairn, located on the western end of Llanmadoc Hill in Wales, is a round cairn of prehistoric date that represents an important funerary monument from the Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM578.
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 Britain.
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.
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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