Scheduled MonumentsWalesTair Carn Uchaf Cairns
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Tair Carn Uchaf Cairns

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM255
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 Uchaf Cairns is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, comprising a group of round cairns that reflect prehistoric ritual and burial practices. The site consists of multiple stone mounds constructed as burial structures, typical of cairn construction in Wales during the prehistoric period. These cairns represent evidence of organised funerary practice and the establishment of territorial or communal burial grounds in the upland regions of Carmarthenshire. The monument is registered with Cadw under monument record CM255, reflecting its archaeological significance as a surviving example of prehistoric monumental architecture.

Tair Carn Uchaf Cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM255. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tair Carn Uchaf Cairns?

Tair Carn Uchaf Cairns is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, comprising a group of round cairns that reflect prehistoric ritual and burial practices. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM255.

What period does Tair Carn Uchaf Cairns date from?

Tair Carn Uchaf 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 Uchaf Cairns?

Tair Carn Uchaf 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 CM255.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tair Carn Uchaf Cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tair Carn Isaf Cairns (1.1 km), Banc Crucorford round cairn (2.7 km), Site of Forge at Llandyfan (3.6 km).

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