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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Mynydd Myddfai round cairn

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM351
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Myddfai round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the moorland of Mynydd Myddfai in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The cairn comprises a substantial mound of stones constructed as a burial structure typical of the Bronze Age period, serving a ritual and funerary function for a prehistoric community. Its survival on the upland landscape provides evidence for Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the region. The site is recorded in the Cadw heritage database as a scheduled ancient monument (SAM CM351), reflecting its archaeological significance and protected status.

Mynydd Myddfai round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM351. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Myddfai round cairn?

Mynydd Myddfai round cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the moorland of Mynydd Myddfai in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM351.

What period does Mynydd Myddfai round cairn date from?

Mynydd Myddfai 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 Mynydd Myddfai round cairn?

Mynydd Myddfai 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 CM351.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Myddfai round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn y Gigfran (7.1 km), Carnau'r Gareg Las (8.6 km), Burnt Mound 500m ESE of Llwyn Wennol (8.6 km).

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