St Lythans Burial Chamber

Cardiff, United Kingdom

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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Founded: 4000 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

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Bradford (2 years ago)
Accessible at any time, so just disregard posted hours.
bobo 66 (3 years ago)
Awesome place don't worry about the opening times it's open 24hrs 7 days a week
Stuart (3 years ago)
Great example of Neolithic burial chambers, the original earthen mound of which has long since eroded away. My 7byrnikds very first comment "How did they get that massive stone up there?" Aaah the perennial mysteries of the Neolithic chambered capstones - questions asked by 7 yr olds as well as us now ancient archaeologists...
grant davies (3 years ago)
Lovely site. Well worth a short visit
Steven Wilkinson (3 years ago)
If you go in mind your head on the way out. Nearly knocked myself out. Otherwise stunning example of burial chamber. Look close for offerings of wheat,shells,flowers'and stones tucked into the walls.
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