Scheduled MonumentsWalesArhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Arhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd barrow

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM337
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Arhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd is a round barrow located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CM337. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and served a funerary and ritual function, as is typical of round barrows of this period in Wales. The barrow represents an important element of the prehistoric burial landscape of Carmarthenshire, reflecting Bronze Age mortuary practices and social structures.

Arhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM337. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd barrow?

Arhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd is a round barrow located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CM337. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM337.

What period does Arhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd barrow date from?

Arhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Arhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd barrow?

Arhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd barrow is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CM337.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arhosfa'r Garreg-lwyd barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bwlch y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn (8 km), Banwen Gwys Round Cairns (8.1 km), Blaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement (8.2 km).

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