Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarn Caglau cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carn Caglau cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM577
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn Caglau is a round cairn located in Wales and dates to the prehistoric period, likely the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a mound of stones characteristic of burial cairns constructed during this era. As a funerary monument, it would have functioned as a burial place or ritual centre for prehistoric communities, reflecting the religious and ceremonial practices of Bronze Age Wales. The cairn is recorded within the Welsh heritage register under the Cadw designation SAM GM577.

Carn Caglau cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM577. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Caglau cairn?

Carn Caglau is a round cairn located in Wales and dates to the prehistoric period, likely the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM577.

What period does Carn Caglau cairn date from?

Carn Caglau cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Caglau cairn?

Carn Caglau cairn 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 GM577.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Caglau cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clawdd Mawr, Mynydd Caerau (6.6 km), Mynydd Caerau Round Cairns (7 km), Cefn yr Argoed Camp (7 km).

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