Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig Twrch round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Craig Twrch round cairn

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM363
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craig Twrch round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The cairn consists of a roughly circular mound of stones constructed as a burial structure, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of early Welsh communities. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM CM363, recognising its archaeological importance and heritage value. Such round cairns served as communal or individual burial sites and remain significant evidence of prehistoric religious and mortuary traditions in Wales.

Craig Twrch round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM363. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig Twrch round cairn?

Craig Twrch round cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM363.

What period does Craig Twrch round cairn date from?

Craig Twrch round cairn 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 Craig Twrch round cairn?

Craig Twrch round 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 CM363.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig Twrch round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cothi Roman Aqueduct (6.9 km), Banc Maes-yr-Haidd barrows (7.1 km), Annell Aqueduct (upper section) (7.6 km).

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