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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Mynydd Maendy Round Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM294
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Maendy Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM294. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents the burial practices of prehistoric communities in the region. As a round cairn, the structure would have served both as a tomb and as a visible territorial marker within the landscape, reflecting the ritual and social significance of Bronze Age funerary customs. The monument preserves evidence of the ceremonial and burial practices central to prehistoric Welsh society.

Mynydd Maendy Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM294. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Maendy Round Cairn?

Mynydd Maendy Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM294. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM294.

What period does Mynydd Maendy Round Cairn date from?

Mynydd Maendy Round Cairn 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 Mynydd Maendy Round Cairn?

Mynydd Maendy Round 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 GM294.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Maendy Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Round Barrows, Naboth's Vineyard (6 km), Ogof y Pebyll Cave (6.1 km), Cross in St Mary's Churchyard (7.1 km).

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