Scheduled MonumentsWalesThree Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM084
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg is a round cairn monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as Scheduled Ancient Monument CM084 by Cadw. The site comprises three separate cairn structures dating to the prehistoric period, likely of Neolithic or Bronze Age origin, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of early Welsh communities. Round cairns of this type typically served as burial monuments and centres of ceremonial activity, constructed from accumulated stones and often containing burials or cremated remains within central chambers or deposits. The survival of multiple cairns at this location indicates a significant prehistoric ritual landscape in the upland regions of Carmarthenshire.

Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM084. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg?

Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg is a round cairn monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as Scheduled Ancient Monument CM084 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM084.

What period does Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg date from?

Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg?

Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg 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 CM084.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen Lan round barrow cemetery (1 km), Pen y Gaer (3.1 km), Pant-Teg Standing Stone (3.4 km).

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