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Sweyne's Howe is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM027. The monument belongs to the tradition of megalithic collective burial structures characteristic of the Neolithic period, serving both funerary and ritual functions within prehistoric communities. Its chambered construction reflects the architectural practices of early farming societies in Britain, demonstrating the investment of labour and resources in monumental funerary architecture during this period.
Sweyne's Howe chambered cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM027. View the official record →
Sweyne's Howe is a Neolithic chambered cairn located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM027. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM027.
Sweyne's Howe chambered cairns dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Sweyne's Howe chambered 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 GM027.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Castle Camp (2.1 km), Lewes Castle Promontory Fort (2.5 km), Thurba Camp (2.7 km).
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