St Lythans Burial Chamber

Description

The St Lythans burial chamber is a single stone megalithic dolmen, built around 4,000 BC as part of a chambered long barrow, during the mid Neolithic period. The site is on pasture land, but pedestrian access is allowed and is free, with roadside parking available for 2–3 cars about 50 yards (50 metres) from the site.

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Address
Saint Lythans Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom

Established
4000 BCE

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