Scheduled MonumentsWalesTumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM246
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen is a ring cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument consists of a circular arrangement of stones forming a distinctive ring structure, characteristic of cairn-building traditions in prehistoric Wales. Such ring cairns typically functioned as ceremonial or funerary monuments, reflecting the ritual and commemorative practices of early agricultural societies in the region. The site is recorded in the Cadw heritage monument register as SAM CM246, indicating its recognized archaeological and historical importance to the Welsh heritage record.

Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM246. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen?

Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen is a ring cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM246.

What period does Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen date from?

Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen?

Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen 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 CM246.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inscribed Stone N of Parciau Farmhouse (7.4 km), Earthworks SE of Clyn-Derwen (7.5 km), Roman Road 300m East of Bryn Farm (8.1 km).

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