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Prehistoric · Kerb Cairn

Mynydd y Gribin kerb cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG327
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Kerb Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd y Gribin kerb cairn?

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.

What period does Mynydd y Gribin kerb cairn date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd y Gribin kerb cairn?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd y Gribin kerb cairn?

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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