Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Crug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM036
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader is a ring cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM036. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and served ritual, religious, and funerary purposes, as evidenced by its classification as a ring cairn. Ring cairns of this type typically comprise a circular arrangement of stones with a central area, often associated with ceremonial or burial practices in Bronze Age communities. The site forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of prehistoric Carmarthenshire and contributes to understanding the ceremonial practices and settlement patterns of early Welsh communities.

Crug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM036. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader?

Crug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader is a ring cairn located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM036. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM036.

What period does Crug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader date from?

Crug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Crug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader?

Crug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader 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 CM036.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crug 460m WSW of Brynamlwg, Pencader?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gilfach-Fach Round Barrow (3.9 km), Crugiau Fach Round Barrows (4.4 km), Crug Gwyn Round Barrow (5.1 km).

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