Scheduled MonumentsWalesGarn Las Earthwork
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Garn Las Earthwork

Wales
Cadw SAM GM236
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Garn Las Earthwork is a prehistoric round cairn located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM236. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents an important example of funerary and ritual practice from this period. Round cairns of this type typically served as burial monuments, often containing cremated or inhumed remains, and frequently functioned as focal points for ritual activity within the Bronze Age landscape. The physical remains at Garn Las consist of an earthen mound structure characteristic of this monument class, preserving evidence of prehistoric mortuary practices and ceremonial use.

Garn Las Earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garn Las Earthwork?

Garn Las Earthwork is a prehistoric round cairn located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM236. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM236.

What period does Garn Las Earthwork date from?

Garn Las Earthwork dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Garn Las Earthwork?

Garn Las Earthwork 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 GM236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garn Las Earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhos-Gwawr cairn cemetery (4.8 km), Remains of Iron Furnace at Cwmaman (5 km), Brynbychan Round Cairn (6 km).

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