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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Round Cairn W of Arthur's Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM196
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Cairn W of Arthur's Stone?

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.

What period does Round Cairn W of Arthur's Stone date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Round Cairn W of Arthur's Stone?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Cairn W of Arthur's Stone?

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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