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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Rhossili Down Round Cairns

Wales
Cadw SAM GM194
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhossili Down Round Cairns is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales. The site comprises multiple round cairns constructed during the Bronze Age as burial structures, reflecting the ritual practices and social organisation of prehistoric communities in south Wales. These cairns represent significant archaeological evidence for funerary customs and settlement patterns during this period. The monuments are situated within the landscape of Rhossili Down, an area rich in prehistoric remains that demonstrates the importance of this location to Bronze Age populations.

Rhossili Down Round Cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM194. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Rhossili Down Round Cairns?

Rhossili Down Round Cairns is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM194.

What period does Rhossili Down Round Cairns date from?

Rhossili Down Round Cairns 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 Rhossili Down Round Cairns?

Rhossili Down Round Cairns 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 GM194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhossili Down Round Cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Castle Camp (1.3 km), Lewes Castle Promontory Fort (1.6 km), Thurba Camp (1.7 km).

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