Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Two Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr

Wales
Cadw SAM GM513
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Wales, representing the monumental funerary practices of prehistoric communities. The site comprises two distinct burial chambers constructed during the Neolithic period, reflecting the considerable labour investment undertaken for elite or communal interment. The monument's positioning on Graig Fawr demonstrates the deliberate siting of such structures within the landscape, likely serving both functional and ceremonial purposes. These chambers form part of the broader tradition of megalithic tomb construction characteristic of Neolithic Wales, providing archaeological evidence of social organisation and burial ritual during this formative period of British prehistory.

Two Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM513. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr?

Two Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Wales, representing the monumental funerary practices of prehistoric communities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM513.

What period does Two Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr date from?

Two Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Two Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr?

Two Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr 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 GM513.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Burial Chambers on Graig Fawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Astronomical Observatory at Penllergaer (7.2 km), Melin Mynach, Gorseinon (7.3 km), Penllergaer orchideous house (7.6 km).

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