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Prehistoric · Long Barrow

Tythegston Long Barrow

Wales
Cadw SAM GM022
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Long Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tythegston Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The barrow represents the characteristic long mound form associated with collective burial practices of early farming communities in Britain, with its orientation and constructional method typical of long barrows built during the fourth millennium BC. The monument has been subject to archaeological investigation and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register. Like other long barrows of its class, it would have functioned as both a burial repository and a focus for ritual activity within its contemporary landscape.

Tythegston Long Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM022. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Tythegston Long Barrow?

Tythegston Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial monument situated in Glamorgan, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM022.

What period does Tythegston Long Barrow date from?

Tythegston Long Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a long barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tythegston Long Barrow?

Tythegston Long Barrow 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 GM022.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tythegston Long Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heol y Mynydd Round Barrow (4.6 km), Croes Antoni (5 km), St Bride's Major Churchyard Cross (5.2 km).

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