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Rhyd-Lydan Cromlech is a Neolithic burial chamber located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CM056. The monument comprises a megalithic structure typical of the Neolithic period, constructed from large stone slabs arranged to form a burial chamber, reflecting the funerary practices of early farming communities in prehistoric Wales. Such cromlechs served as communal burial places and held ritual significance within their contemporary societies, functioning as permanent markers in the landscape. The site represents an important example of Neolithic monumental architecture in the region, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and religious practices in Wales.
Rhyd-Lydan Cromlech is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM056. View the official record →
Rhyd-Lydan Cromlech is a Neolithic burial chamber located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CM056. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM056.
Rhyd-Lydan Cromlech dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a burial chamber. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Rhyd-Lydan Cromlech 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 CM056.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 330m SW of Mynydd-Uchaf (6.1 km), Castell Llansteffan (6.5 km), Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni (7.9 km).
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