Foel Chwern
Foel Chwern is a Round cairn on the edge of the high plateau east of the Neath valley, and near the summit of Craig y Llyn. The headwaters of the River Rhondda are to the south-west. It is a burial monument dating to the Bronze Age, and is sited on the edge of a steep scarp slope, with a wide field of view to the north. The long distance footpath Coed Morgannwg Way runs close by the cairn. Conifer plantations of the Rheola Forest surround the site.
Foel Chwern, within Blaengwrach Community, Neath Port Talbot | |
| Alternative name | Y Foel Cherwn |
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| Location | High ridge east of Cwmgwrach, Neath Port Talbot, Wales (OS Grid ref SN898038) |
| Region | South Wales |
| Coordinates | 51.7228°N 3.5962°W |
| Type | Round cairn |
| Area | 50 m2 (540 sq ft) |
| History | |
| Periods | Bronze Age |
| Cultures | Celtic Brittonic |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Grass-covered mound of slabby stones, poorly defined edges. |
| Public access | Yes |
| Reference no. | GM235 |
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