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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Banc Round Barrow

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM120
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Banc Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The barrow is a earthen mound characteristic of the round barrow tradition that flourished during the Bronze Age, serving as a burial place for individuals of social significance within prehistoric communities. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM120, reflecting its importance to the archaeological record of the region. Round barrows of this period typically contained inhumations or cremations accompanied by grave goods, though the specific contents and construction details of Banc require reference to archaeological records for precise confirmation.

Banc Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Banc Round Barrow?

Banc Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM120.

What period does Banc Round Barrow date from?

Banc Round Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Banc Round Barrow?

Banc Round Barrow 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 CM120.

What other scheduled monuments are near Banc Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Amphitheatre (6.8 km), St John's Priory (6.9 km), Carmarthen Roman Town (part of) (7 km).

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