Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog

Wales
Cadw SAM GM526
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales. The site comprises two circular stone cairns positioned on the summit of Mynydd-y-Glog, representing typical examples of Bronze Age burial practice in the region. These cairns would have functioned as ceremonial and funerary monuments, serving to mark and contain elite or significant burials within the Bronze Age community. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference GM526, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric religious and funerary customs in Wales.

Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM526. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog?

Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM526.

What period does Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog date from?

Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog 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 Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog?

Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog 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 GM526.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Round Cairns on the Summit of Mynydd-y-Glog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tarren y Bwlch round cairn (6 km), Gadlys Ironworks (Remains of Blast Furnace) (6.2 km), Rhondda Fach Cairn (7.1 km).

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