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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Mynydd March Hywel Round Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM531
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd March Hywel Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM531. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents the burial practices of early metalworking communities in Wales during this period. As a round cairn, the structure would have served as a burial chamber or barrow, functioning as both a funerary monument and a focal point for ritual activity within its local landscape. The site contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age mortuary practices and the distribution of ceremonial monuments across the Welsh uplands.

Mynydd March Hywel Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM531. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd March Hywel Round Cairn?

Mynydd March Hywel Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM531. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM531.

What period does Mynydd March Hywel Round Cairn date from?

Mynydd March Hywel 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 March Hywel Round Cairn?

Mynydd March Hywel 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 GM531.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd March Hywel Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neath Castle (7.3 km), Neath Roman Site (7.6 km), Court Herbert Cross & Grave Slab (7.9 km).

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