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Tinkinswood Chambered Tomb is a Neolithic long barrow located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, dating to approximately 4000–3000 BCE. The monument comprises a long earthen mound covering a large stone burial chamber constructed from massive capstones and orthostats, representing one of the most impressive examples of megalithic architecture in Wales. The chamber is approached via a passage and was designed to accommodate multiple successive burials, reflecting its use as a communal sepulchre across generations. The site demonstrates the sophisticated engineering and ritual practices of Neolithic communities and remains significant for understanding prehistoric funerary traditions and monumental construction in Wales.
Tinkinswood Chambered Tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM009. View the official record →
Tinkinswood Chambered Tomb is a Neolithic long barrow located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, dating to approximately 4000–3000 BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM009.
Tinkinswood Chambered Tomb dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered long barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tinkinswood Chambered Tomb 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 GM009.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barry Castle (6.2 km), Site of Medieval Mill & Mill Leat Cliffwood (6.4 km), Westward Corner Round Barrow (6.4 km).
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