Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwyn Bryn March round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Twyn Bryn March round cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MM344
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Twyn Bryn March is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MM344) by Cadw. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and represents a funerary and ritual structure typical of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales. Round cairns of this type served as communal or individual burial monuments and often contained cremated or inhumed remains, sometimes with associated grave goods. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding prehistoric mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Welsh landscape during the Bronze Age.

Twyn Bryn March round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM344. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twyn Bryn March round cairn?

Twyn Bryn March is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MM344) by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM344.

What period does Twyn Bryn March round cairn date from?

Twyn Bryn March 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Twyn Bryn March round cairn?

Twyn Bryn March 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 MM344.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twyn Bryn March round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Man Moel cross-ridge dyke (7.4 km), Three Platform Houses on Cefn Brithdir (9.3 km), Gelligaer Common Roman Road (9.4 km).

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