Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM061
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period when megalithic funerary monuments were constructed across Britain and Ireland. The monument consists of a stone-built chamber that reflects the characteristic architecture of Neolithic communal burial practices, wherein multiple interments were deposited within a defined stone structure. Such chambered tombs served both funerary and ritual functions within their contemporary communities, functioning as permanent repositories for the dead and likely as foci for ceremonial activity. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's stewardship, reflecting its significance to the archaeological and cultural heritage of Wales.

Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM061. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber?

Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period when megalithic funerary monuments were constructed across Britain and Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM061.

What period does Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber date from?

Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber?

Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber 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 CM061.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Llangyndeyrn Round Cairns (0.6 km), Standing Stone NE of Halfway House (3.5 km), Remains of Blast Furnace at Pont Henry (4.3 km).

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