Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM362
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a ring cairn, a distinctive circular or oval arrangement of stones that typically enclosed a central burial area, representing an important funerary tradition of the Bronze Age period. Ring cairns of this type are concentrated in Wales and the western regions of Britain, suggesting regional cultural practices in burial ritual and monument construction. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation system, reflecting its archaeological significance to understanding prehistoric Welsh burial customs and settlement patterns.

Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM362. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn?

Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM362.

What period does Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn date from?

Mynydd Llansadwrn 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 Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn?

Mynydd Llansadwrn 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 CM362.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr (2.8 km), Fan Camp (3.4 km), Nant Cilgwyn standing stone (3.5 km).

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