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Mynydd y Gribin kerb cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG327. The structure comprises a cairn of stone with a defined kerb, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial significance attached to funerary landscapes during the later prehistoric period. Such kerb cairns typically served as burial monuments for members of Bronze Age communities, with the kerbed construction providing a formal boundary to the mound itself. The site contributes to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices across the Welsh uplands.
Mynydd y Gribin kerb cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG327. View the official record →
Mynydd y Gribin kerb cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG327. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG327.
Mynydd y Gribin kerb cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a kerb cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Mynydd y Gribin kerb 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 MG327.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llyn y Tarw Cairn (4.7 km), Llyn y Tarw ritual complex (4.7 km), Ring Cairn 540m SW of Llyn y Tarw (5.3 km).
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