Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Garw
Prehistoric · Henge

Castell Garw

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM245
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Henge
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Garw is a Neolithic henge monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CM245. The site comprises a circular earthwork consisting of a bank and ditch arrangement typical of henge structures, which served ritual and ceremonial functions during the Neolithic period. Its positioning and construction reflect the importance of such monuments within prehistoric religious practice and communal gathering in the landscape of early agricultural Wales. The monument represents a significant archaeological record of the ritual landscape and social organization of Neolithic communities in the region.

Castell Garw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM245. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Garw?

Castell Garw is a Neolithic henge monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CM245. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM245.

What period does Castell Garw date from?

Castell Garw dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a henge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Garw?

Castell Garw 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 CM245.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Garw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugiau Round Barrows (6.8 km), Gelli Diogyn Hillfort (7.5 km), Inscribed Stone N of Parciau Farmhouse (7.7 km).

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