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Garreg Las Round Cairns, Cairn II

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NPRN417947
Map ReferenceSO32NW
Grid ReferenceSO3070025490
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMonmouthshire
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityCrucorney
Type Of SiteCAIRN
PeriodBronze Age
Description
Situated on Hatterrall Hill on the eastern flanks of the Black Mountains, the Garreg Las round cairns are well-preserved, largely intact burial monuments of the Early Bronze Age. The monuments are made up of turf-covered heaps of boulders. The first cairn, cairn I is oval and measures some 10m by 8m and stands 0.5m (NPRN: 417946). The second cairn, further to the west, cairn II, is round, measuring 8m in diameter and 0.5m high, with a central robbing pit 2m in diameter. Closely associated with Hatterrall Hill Enclosure (NPRN: 306449) and Hatterrall Hill Cross Ridge Wall (NPRN: 306448).

Source: Cadw Schedule Ancient Monument Record (Ref: MM302)