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Morlais Hill ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM563. The structure consists of a ring cairn, a form of ceremonial burial mound characteristic of the Bronze Age, constructed from stones arranged in a circular configuration. Such monuments served both funerary and ritual purposes within prehistoric communities, functioning as communal or elite burial sites and focal points for ceremonial activity. The ring cairn represents an important example of Bronze Age religious and funerary practice in the Welsh landscape, reflecting the material culture and burial customs of prehistoric societies.
Morlais Hill ring cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM563. View the official record →
Morlais Hill ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM563. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM563.
Morlais Hill ring cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Morlais Hill ring cairn 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 GM563.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Graig-y-Gilfach round cairn and earthwork (6.7 km), Carn Castell y Meibion ring cairn (6.7 km), Darren Fawr Round Cairns (7.5 km).
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