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Carnau'r Gareg Las is a Neolithic round cairn situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference CM258. The monument consists of a circular accumulation of stones constructed during the prehistoric period to serve ritual, religious, and funerary functions typical of Neolithic burial practices. The site represents the monumental tradition of cairn building prevalent in Wales during the Neolithic era, when such structures served as communal or individual burial places and focal points for ritual activity within their landscape. The physical remains preserve evidence of prehistoric funerary practice and ceremonial activity characteristic of early farming communities in Wales.
Carnau'r Gareg Las is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM258. View the official record →
Carnau'r Gareg Las is a Neolithic round cairn situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference CM258. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM258.
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 the UK.
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.
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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