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Rhos-Gwawr cairn cemetery is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales, comprising multiple round cairns of archaeological significance. The site represents an important example of prehistoric burial practice in the region, with its cairn structures reflecting the ritual and religious conventions of their period. The monument's designation as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw acknowledges its protected status and archaeological value as evidence of early Welsh funerary traditions. The cemetery's physical remains, though subject to the effects of time and weathering, continue to contribute to scholarly understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in Wales.
Rhos-Gwawr cairn cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM404. View the official record →
Rhos-Gwawr cairn cemetery is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales, comprising multiple round cairns of archaeological significance. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM404.
Rhos-Gwawr cairn cemetery dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Rhos-Gwawr cairn cemetery 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 GM404.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn-y-Pigwn Round Cairn (3.4 km), Tarren Maerdy cairn (W) (3.6 km), Tarren Maerdy cairn (E) (3.7 km).
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