St Lythans Burial Chamber (Cadw)Historic SiteThis bare and imposing Neolithic (New Stone Age) tomb stands alone in the centre a field on the outskirts of Cardiff. While it was originally covered by an earthen mound around 90ft/27m in length, only traces of this now remain, leaving its huge stones fully exposed to the skies. The largest is the massive capstone, still supported by three unusually tall uprights. The chamber has never been excavated, so who or what is buried here remains a mystery.
Despite its Neolithic origins, the site’s name may derive from the Arthurian legend of Culhwch and Olwen, which appears in two 14th-century texts.St LythansVale of GlamorganCF5 6SUUnited Kingdom51.437563300000-3.304227900000https://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&venue=1124189
St Lythans Burial Chamber (Cadw)
Historic Site, free entry
St Lythans, Vale of Glamorgan, CF5 6SU
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This bare and imposing Neolithic (New Stone Age) tomb stands alone in the centre a field on the outskirts of Cardiff. While it was originally covered by an earthen mound around 90ft/27m in length, only traces of this now remain, leaving its huge stones fully exposed to the skies. The largest is the massive capstone, still supported by three unusually tall uprights. The chamber has never been excavated, so who or what is buried here remains a mystery.
Despite its Neolithic origins, the site’s name may derive from the Arthurian legend of Culhwch and Olwen, which appears in two 14th-century texts.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm. Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Map reference: ST 094717 Lat: 51.43756 Long: -3.30423
At the junction of the A48 & the A4232 west of Cardiff at Culverhouse Cross, take the A4080 south and at the first roundabout take the right turn signed for St Lythans. Continue on this lane; Burial Chamber signed on left.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 5 miles from Waun-Gron Park station
St Lythans Burial Chamber (Cadw)
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Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
