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Prehistoric · Platform Cairn

Carn Ferched platform cairn

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE499
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Platform Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carn Ferched is a platform cairn located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a stone platform structure typical of prehistoric ritual and funerary sites in Wales, serving functions related to burial practices and ceremonial activities of early farming communities. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM PE499), the site contributes to understanding the religious and funerary practices of prehistoric Wales, though its precise chronology and original form require further archaeological investigation.

Carn Ferched platform cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE499. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carn Ferched platform cairn?

Carn Ferched is a platform cairn located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE499.

What period does Carn Ferched platform cairn date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Carn Ferched platform cairn?

Carn Ferched platform 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 PE499.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carn Ferched platform cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pant y Menyn Round Barrow (7 km), Round Barrow SE of Goodwins Row, Efailwen (7.1 km), Standing Stone 630m NNW of Pant-yr-Odyn (7.5 km).

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