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Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Cilgerddan ring cairn

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM329
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cilgerddan ring cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site comprises a ring cairn, a distinctive circular stone monument constructed around a central void or chamber, representing an important form of communal burial practice in prehistoric Britain. Ring cairns of this type typically date to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age periods and served ritual and funerary functions within their communities. The monument is recorded in the Cadw Historic Monuments Register under reference CM329, reflecting its archaeological significance to the Welsh heritage record.

Cilgerddan ring cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM329. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cilgerddan ring cairn?

Cilgerddan ring cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM329.

What period does Cilgerddan ring cairn date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Cilgerddan ring cairn?

Cilgerddan ring 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 CM329.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cilgerddan ring cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnau'r Gareg Las (6.6 km), Pont Clydach settlement (6.9 km), Cwm Clydach settlement (7.5 km).

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