Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarn Fach, Esgair Wen
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carn Fach, Esgair Wen

Wales
Cadw SAM MG088
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 Fach, Esgair Wen is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG088. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and served religious, ritual, and funerary functions, as is typical of cairns constructed during the Neolithic and Bronze Age. The site consists of a circular mound of stones, representative of communal and ceremonial burial practices of its era. Such cairns are significant archaeological features that provide evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns, burial customs, and ceremonial practices in Wales.

Carn Fach, Esgair Wen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG088. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Fach, Esgair Wen?

Carn Fach, Esgair Wen is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG088. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG088.

What period does Carn Fach, Esgair Wen date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Fach, Esgair Wen?

Carn Fach, Esgair Wen 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 MG088.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Fach, Esgair Wen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cistfaen cairns (2.3 km), Cistfaen barrows (2.5 km), Ffos Gau Ring Cairn (3 km).

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