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 pair of prehistoric round cairns located on high ground in Wales. These monuments date to the Bronze Age and served ritual and funerary functions typical of burial cairns from this period. The cairns are situated prominently on the summit location, which would have afforded them considerable visibility across the landscape. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM526, reflecting its protected status as a monument of national importance.

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 pair of prehistoric round cairns located on high ground 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 Britain.

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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