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 prehistoric ring cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and consists of a circular arrangement of stones characteristic of funerary and ceremonial structures from this period. Ring cairns of this type typically functioned as burial monuments or ritual sites, often associated with the ceremonial landscape of Bronze Age communities in Wales. The site's designation as both a defence and ring cairn reflects the multiple interpretations applied to such monuments in the archaeological 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 prehistoric ring cairn 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 Britain.

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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