Scheduled MonumentsWalesRing Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM076
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal is a prehistoric round cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument consists of a circular heap of stones characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, constructed as a burial monument during the prehistoric period. The ring cairn form indicates its use for ritual and funerary purposes, serving as a focal point for ceremonial activity and the interment or commemoration of the deceased within Bronze Age communities. The site is recorded under the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument designation CM076, reflecting its protected status as a significant element of Wales's prehistoric archaeological heritage.

Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM076. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal?

Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal is a prehistoric round cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM076.

What period does Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal date from?

Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal 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 Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal?

Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal 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 CM076.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crug y Biswal Round Barrow (0.1 km), Crugiau Edryd Round Barrows (1.8 km), Crugiau Leir Round Barrows (2.4 km).

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