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Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM224
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr is a Bronze Age ring cairn located on high ground in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument comprises a group of cairns positioned on the summit area of Garn Fawr, reflecting ritual and funerary practices characteristic of the Bronze Age period. The site's elevated position suggests its importance as a place of ceremonial significance within the prehistoric landscape. These cairn groups represent evidence of communal burial practices and religious observance typical of Bronze Age communities in Wales.

Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr?

Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr is a Bronze Age ring cairn located on high ground in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM224.

What period does Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr date from?

Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr?

Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr 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 CM224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn Groups on Garn Fawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut at upper end of Annell Roman Aqueduct (5.1 km), Annell Aqueduct (upper section) (5.4 km), Cothi Roman Aqueduct (5.8 km).

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