Sweyne's Howe chambered cairns

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Sweyne's Howe chambered cairns is one of six chambered tombs the Albion Guide lists in Swansea. It sits within Gower National Landscape. For arrivals by rail, Pembrey & Burry Port Station is 11.2 km to the north.

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