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Crugiau Merched Cairns is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument comprises a substantial circular mound of stones that served a ritual and funerary function, consistent with the burial and ceremonial practices of prehistoric communities in Wales during these periods. The cairn's construction and form reflect the investment of labour by its builders, indicating its importance as a focal point for religious observance and the interment of the dead. The site remains designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's archaeological protection, recognising its significance to understanding prehistoric settlement and burial practices in the region.
Crugiau Merched Cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM302. View the official record →
Crugiau Merched Cairns is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM302.
Crugiau Merched Cairns dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Crugiau Merched Cairns 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 CM302.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Water Tank E of Brunant Farm (6.2 km), Nantiwrch round barrow (6.2 km), Annell Aqueduct (lower section) (6.9 km).
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