Parc le Breos Burial Chamber
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Overview
This cromlech, or megalithic burial chamber, dates from the early Neolithic period, some 6,000 years ago. It has no roof or covering, so it's easy to see the central passageway which leads to two pairs of stone chambers that once contained human skeletons. The tomb was discovered by workmen in 1869, and excavations uncovered the remains of 40 people; it is thought that the tomb was in use for between 300 and 800 years. It has been classified as belonging to the Severn-Cotswold group of tombs, which also includes Hetty Pegler's Tump and West Kennet Long Barrow. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10-4 (last admission 3.30). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
About the area
There’s no getting away from it – when it comes to image, Swansea is a bit of a mixed bag. During its heyday in the 19th century, as king of the copper industry, it was known as ‘Copperopolis’.
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