Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarnau'r Gareg Las
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carnau'r Gareg Las

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM258
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carnau'r Gareg Las is a round cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving religious, ritual, and funerary functions typical of Bronze Age burial monuments. The cairn comprises a circular mound of stones constructed to mark and contain human remains, reflecting burial practices and ceremonial significance of its era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site preserves evidence of prehistoric social organization and mortuary custom in the Welsh landscape.

Carnau'r Gareg Las is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM258. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnau'r Gareg Las?

Carnau'r Gareg Las is a round cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving religious, ritual, and funerary functions typical of Bronze Age burial monuments. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM258.

What period does Carnau'r Gareg Las date from?

Carnau'r Gareg Las 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 Carnau'r Gareg Las?

Carnau'r Gareg Las 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 CM258.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnau'r Gareg Las?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Twrch settlement and limekiln (3.4 km), Cwm Twrch settlement (4.7 km), Llwyncwmstabl round cairn (5.1 km).

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