Scheduled MonumentsWalesPolyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II

Wales
Cadw SAM MG290
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

Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG290. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of round cairn construction typical of the period's burial practices. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone, characteristic of Bronze Age funerary traditions in Wales, and would have served as a communal or individual burial site. Such cairns are important archaeological features for understanding prehistoric Welsh societies, their ritual practices, and approaches to commemorating the dead.

Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG290. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II?

Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG290. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG290.

What period does Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II date from?

Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II 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 Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II?

Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II 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 MG290.

What other scheduled monuments are near Polyn y Groes Ddu Round Cairn II?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fuallt Standing Stone (4.3 km), Fowler's Arm Chair Stone Circle & Round Cairns, Banc Du (4.5 km), Bryn Hafod Standing Stone (4.6 km).

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