Scheduled MonumentsWalesBanc Crucorford round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Banc Crucorford round cairn

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM326
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Banc Crucorford is a round cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones constructed for ritual or funerary purposes, reflecting the burial practices and ceremonial traditions of prehistoric communities in Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage protection, it represents an important example of the cairn-building tradition characteristic of early prehistoric Wales. The site contributes to our understanding of settlement patterns and religious practices among the prehistoric peoples of the Carmarthenshire region.

Banc Crucorford round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM326. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Banc Crucorford round cairn?

Banc Crucorford is a round cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM326.

What period does Banc Crucorford round cairn date from?

Banc Crucorford round cairn 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 Banc Crucorford round cairn?

Banc Crucorford round cairn 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 CM326.

What other scheduled monuments are near Banc Crucorford round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bancbryn cairn cemetery (5.9 km), Bancbryn platform cairn (6.2 km), Penlle'r Castell (6.3 km).

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