Scheduled MonumentsWalesCareg-y-Bwci
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Careg-y-Bwci

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD156
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Careg-y-Bwci is a round barrow located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and serving as evidence of prehistoric ritual and funerary practice in the region. The monument consists of a burial mound with associated stones, reflecting the funerary customs of Bronze Age communities who utilised such structures for the interment of their dead and the commemoration of individuals of significance within their society. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and religious practices across west Wales. The barrow represents the type of monumental funerary architecture that characterised Bronze Age burial traditions across Britain and Ireland.

Careg-y-Bwci is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD156. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Careg-y-Bwci?

Careg-y-Bwci is a round barrow located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and serving as evidence of prehistoric ritual and funerary practice in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD156.

What period does Careg-y-Bwci date from?

Careg-y-Bwci 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 Careg-y-Bwci?

Careg-y-Bwci 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 CD156.

What other scheduled monuments are near Careg-y-Bwci?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hirfaen Standing Stone (2.6 km), Cothi Roman Aqueduct (6.6 km), Caer Pencarreg (6.7 km).

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