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Merthyr Mawr Warren is a prehistoric unassigned site located in Glamorgan, Wales, recorded under Cadw scheduled ancient monument designation GM432. The site comprises an earthwork of uncertain archaeological classification, reflecting the challenges in interpreting surviving prehistoric monuments where diagnostic features have been lost or obscured by later land use. Its exact chronological attribution remains unresolved within the prehistoric period, and further archaeological investigation would be required to establish its specific function and date more securely. The monument's preservation as a scheduled site acknowledges its potential archaeological significance within the broader prehistoric landscape of South Wales.
Merthyr Mawr Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM432. View the official record →
Merthyr Mawr Warren is a prehistoric unassigned site located in Glamorgan, Wales, recorded under Cadw scheduled ancient monument designation GM432. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM432.
Merthyr Mawr Warren dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unclassified site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Merthyr Mawr Warren 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 GM432.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heol y Mynydd Round Barrow (2.5 km), St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross (3.3 km), Dunraven Castle Hillfort (4.8 km).
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