Carnedd gron Llandarcy

Carnedd gron Llandarcy is a round cairn near Coed-ffranc in Neath Port Talbot. It dates from the end of the Stone Age and the start of the Bronze Age. The site sits on a gentle slope in open moorland, marked by a low circular mound. Its purpose was likely linked to burial rituals and religious ceremonies. The cairn is one of many ancient monuments built by local people. The cairn has been recognised and protected by Cadw, the Welsh historic environment service. It carries the unique SAM number GM291, helping experts identify and study it. Other nearby prehistoric structures include burial chambers, standing stones and hill forts. These show how the area was organised and used thousands of years ago. Visitors reach the site by following farm tracks and footpaths across the moor. The cairn itself is a simple grass-covered mound, about ten metres wide. From the top there are wide views over the surrounding hills and valleys. The quiet landscape offers a sense of the past without modern distractions.