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Round Cairn W of Arthur's Stone is a prehistoric funerary and ritual monument located in Wales, forming part of the archaeological landscape associated with Arthur's Stone. The cairn dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the long tradition of monumental burial practice in the region. As a round cairn, it represents a form of communal or individual burial architecture typical of prehistoric Wales, constructed from stone to mark and contain human remains and associated ritual deposits. The monument's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance in understanding prehistoric burial practices and the ritual landscape of prehistoric Welsh communities.
Round Cairn W of Arthur's Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM196. View the official record →
Round Cairn W of Arthur's Stone is a prehistoric funerary and ritual monument located in Wales, forming part of the archaeological landscape associated with Arthur's Stone. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM196.
Round Cairn W of Arthur's Stone 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.
Round Cairn W of Arthur's Stone 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 GM196.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (4.2 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (4.3 km), Castell Oxwich (4.3 km).
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