Scheduled MonumentsWalesGarn-Fawr Tumuli & Enclosure
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Garn-Fawr Tumuli & Enclosure

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM038
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garn-Fawr Tumuli and Enclosure is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, comprising a round barrow and associated enclosure of Neolithic to Bronze Age date. The site represents an important example of early Welsh burial practice and ritual landscape development, with the earthwork elements indicating multiple phases of ceremonial use and interment activity. The monument's preservation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance in understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and religious practices in south-west Wales during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Garn-Fawr Tumuli & Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM038. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garn-Fawr Tumuli & Enclosure?

Garn-Fawr Tumuli and Enclosure is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, comprising a round barrow and associated enclosure of Neolithic to Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM038.

What period does Garn-Fawr Tumuli & Enclosure date from?

Garn-Fawr Tumuli & Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Garn-Fawr Tumuli & Enclosure?

Garn-Fawr Tumuli & Enclosure 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 CM038.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garn-Fawr Tumuli & Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trebersed Moated Site (4.4 km), The Bulwarks (Civil War) (4.4 km), Carmarthen Castle (4.4 km).

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