Scheduled MonumentsWalesRing Cairn on Craig Fawr
Prehistoric · Earthwork (unclassified)

Ring Cairn on Craig Fawr

Wales
Cadw SAM GM380
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Earthwork (unclassified)
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring Cairn on Craig Fawr is a prehistoric ceremonial monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM380. The site comprises a ring cairn, a type of funerary or ritual structure characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, constructed from accumulated stone. Ring cairns of this type typically functioned as communal burial monuments or ritual centres, with their circular stone arrangements serving ceremonial purposes within prehistoric communities. The monument's location on Craig Fawr reflects the Bronze Age practice of siting such structures on elevated terrain, often in visually prominent positions within the landscape.

Ring Cairn on Craig Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM380. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring Cairn on Craig Fawr?

Ring Cairn on Craig Fawr is a prehistoric ceremonial monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM380. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM380.

What period does Ring Cairn on Craig Fawr date from?

Ring Cairn on Craig Fawr dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a earthwork (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring Cairn on Craig Fawr?

Ring Cairn on Craig Fawr 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 GM380.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring Cairn on Craig Fawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd (5.1 km), Llandeilo Castle Mound (5.8 km), Clydach Upper Forge (7.5 km).

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