Scheduled MonumentsWalesTair Carn Isaf Cairns
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Tair Carn Isaf Cairns

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM256
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tair Carn Isaf Cairns is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument comprises a funerary structure typical of prehistoric ritual practice in Wales, constructed from stone and positioned within the local landscape as a marker of burial and ceremonial significance. The site remains an important archaeological record of early Welsh funerary customs and the distribution of such monuments across Carmarthenshire during the prehistoric period.

Tair Carn Isaf Cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tair Carn Isaf Cairns?

Tair Carn Isaf Cairns is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM256.

What period does Tair Carn Isaf Cairns date from?

Tair Carn Isaf Cairns 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 Tair Carn Isaf Cairns?

Tair Carn Isaf Cairns 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 CM256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tair Carn Isaf Cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bodyst-uchaf ring cairn (5 km), Waun-hir post-medieval lluest farmstead (5.6 km), Group of Burnt Mounds 300m SSW of Cilcoll Farm (5.9 km).

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