Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Twr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG292
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Twr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference MG292. The cairn dates to the Bronze Age and represents a significant example of round cairn construction, a burial monument type prevalent across Wales and Britain during this period. Round cairns of this type typically functioned as communal or elite burial sites, often containing inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods. The monument's form and archaeological context contribute to understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Welsh landscape.

Twr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG292. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn?

Twr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference MG292. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG292.

What period does Twr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn date from?

Twr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn 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 Twr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn?

Twr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn 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 MG292.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twr Gwyn Mawr Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Esgair Draenllwyn Round Cairn I (1.7 km), Bryn y Gadair round cairn (4.8 km), Y Ffridd Round Barrow (6.1 km).

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