Scheduled MonumentsWalesPrehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common
Bronze Age · Cup Marked Stone

Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common

Wales
Cadw SAM GM628
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Cup Marked Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common is a cup-marked stone of Bronze Age date located in mid-Glamorgan, Wales. The stone bears evidence of ritual cup-and-ring markings, a form of rock art widespread across prehistoric Britain and particularly common in upland regions during the Bronze Age. Such marked stones are typically interpreted as having served ceremonial, religious, or funerary functions within Bronze Age communities, though the precise purpose of individual examples often remains uncertain. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Welsh heritage designation system.

Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM628. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common?

Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common is a cup-marked stone of Bronze Age date located in mid-Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM628.

What period does Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common date from?

Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a cup marked stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common?

Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common 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 GM628.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric Rock Art on Mynydd Eglwysilan Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tomen y Clawdd (6 km), The Pottery, Nantgarw (6.9 km), Tarren Deusant Sculptured Rock & Spring (7.6 km).

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