Tinkinswood and St Lythans Burial Chambers
Chamber
Tinkinswood was once a village but now all that remains is a
Megalithic Burial Chamber built in 4000 BC. The site is owned by
CADW.
Situated a
mile away to the south is the St Lythans Burial Chamber, similar in
both style and period.
Dimensions
This is a long cairn type, 3½ feet high. The mound is 300 feet
long and 57 feet wide. The capstone is thought to be the largest of
its kind in Great Britain.
Discovery
In 1914 the Burial Chamber was excavated by workmen who
uncovered skeletal remains of about 50 people.
Pottery
From the Neolithic period, the Early Bronze Age and
Roman period has been found.
Location
Road: Exit junction 33 of the M4, onto the
A4232 to Barry. Exit 1st slip road, at roundabout take
the 4th exit A48 to Cowbridge. At St Nicholas follow the
signs for Dyffryn House. The Burial Chamber is in fields
approximately 2 miles from the house and is signposted. Access
is across 2 fields, over a wooden bridge and through kissing
gates.
Bus: Contact Travel Line Wales 0871 200
22 33 for local routes. There's approx a 30 minute walk from the
nearest bus stop.
Rail: Nearest station Cardiff Central 7 miles.
Tel: 08457 484950 for rail information.
Other information
Open: All year
Parking: None
Charges: Free