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
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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanmadoc Hill, cairn on W end of?

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.

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 Britain.

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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