Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarn Dol-Gau
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carn Dol-Gau

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD065
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 Dol-Gau is a round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, and dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument comprises a mound of stones that would have served ritual and funerary functions for prehistoric communities in the region. As a round cairn, it represents a significant class of ceremonial monument from early prehistoric Wales, though detailed excavation records for this specific site remain limited in the scholarly literature. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register (SAM CD065).

Carn Dol-Gau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD065. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Dol-Gau?

Carn Dol-Gau is a round cairn located in Ceredigion, Wales, and dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD065.

What period does Carn Dol-Gau date from?

Carn Dol-Gau 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 Dol-Gau?

Carn Dol-Gau 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 CD065.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Dol-Gau?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa (5 km), Bwlch-y-Crwys Round Barrow (5.1 km), Pen-y-Felin Wynt Hillfort (5.2 km).

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