Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog

Wales
Cadw SAM GM523
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

Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM523. The site comprises two distinct cairn structures dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of early prehistoric communities in the region. The round cairn represents a traditional form of burial monument common across Wales during these periods, whilst the ring cairn demonstrates a variation in constructional approach to ceremonial and mortuary practice. These monuments together form an important archaeological record of prehistoric religious and funerary traditions in their landscape context.

Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM523. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog?

Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM523. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM523.

What period does Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog date from?

Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog 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 Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog?

Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog 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 GM523.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Cairn and Ring Cairn South of Twyn-y-Glog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tarren y Bwlch round cairn (5.5 km), Craig y Bwlch round cairn (5.5 km), Tramroad East of Robert's Town Bridge, Aberdare (6.5 km).

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