Scheduled MonumentsWalesBurial Chamber near Cross Hands
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Burial Chamber near Cross Hands

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM048
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burial Chamber near Cross Hands is a chambered tomb situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the Neolithic funerary monument tradition of prehistoric Britain. The site dates to the Neolithic period, when such megalithic structures served as communal burial places and centres of ritual activity for early farming communities. The monument consists of a stone chamber constructed from large orthostatic slabs, characteristic of the chambered tomb typology found across Wales and the broader British Isles during this era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, this site contributes to understanding Neolithic burial practices, territorial organisation, and the ceremonial landscape of prehistoric Wales.

Burial Chamber near Cross Hands is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM048. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burial Chamber near Cross Hands?

Burial Chamber near Cross Hands is a chambered tomb situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the Neolithic funerary monument tradition of prehistoric Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM048.

What period does Burial Chamber near Cross Hands date from?

Burial Chamber near Cross Hands dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Burial Chamber near Cross Hands?

Burial Chamber near Cross Hands 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 CM048.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burial Chamber near Cross Hands?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitland Abbey (4.9 km), Roman Road 250m NE of Pwll-y-Hwyaid (5.7 km), Roman Road 300m East of Bryn Farm (6.1 km).

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