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Cairn 150m ESE of Garnbig is a round cairn situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and represents a significant funerary monument from the prehistoric period. The structure belongs to the category of round cairns, which are typically Neolithic or Bronze Age burial monuments constructed from accumulated stones. This particular example is formally recorded and designated under the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument system, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to the region. The cairn exemplifies the prehistoric practice of constructing durable stone monuments for ritual and funerary purposes, serving as both a burial structure and a ceremonial focal point within the prehistoric landscape.
Cairn 150m ESE of Garnbig is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM269. View the official record →
Cairn 150m ESE of Garnbig is a round cairn situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and represents a significant funerary monument from the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM269.
Cairn 150m ESE of Garnbig dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cairn 150m ESE of Garnbig 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 CM269.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Burnt Mounds 600m ESE of Rhyd-y-Ffynnon Farm (4.2 km), Burnt Mound 250m S of Cwm (4.2 km), Group of Burnt Mounds 300m SSW of Cilcoll Farm (4.2 km).
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