Scheduled MonumentsWalesMerthyr Mawr Warren
Prehistoric · Unclassified site

Merthyr Mawr Warren

Wales
Cadw SAM GM432
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unclassified site
Broad class
Unassigned
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Merthyr Mawr Warren is a prehistoric unassigned site located in Glamorgan, Wales, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM432. The site's precise dating and function remain uncertain, reflecting the challenges of interpreting archaeological evidence from the prehistoric period without diagnostic artefacts or clear structural remains. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument acknowledges its potential archaeological significance and ensures protection from development, though the specific nature of prehistoric activity at the location requires further investigation or archaeological assessment to establish its cultural and chronological context with greater certainty.

Merthyr Mawr Warren is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM432. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Merthyr Mawr Warren?

Merthyr Mawr Warren is a prehistoric unassigned site located in Glamorgan, Wales, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM432. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM432.

What period does Merthyr Mawr Warren date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Merthyr Mawr Warren?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Merthyr Mawr Warren?

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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