Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crug Bach

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD086
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crug Bach is a round barrow located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument represents a form of funerary and ritual practice characteristic of prehistoric Welsh communities, serving as a burial mound for elite or significant individuals within the settlement hierarchy. The barrow's earthwork survives as a substantial circular mound, preserving evidence of Bronze Age mortuary customs and ceremonial activity in the region. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw protection, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in Ceredigion.

Crug Bach is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crug Bach?

Crug Bach is a round barrow located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD086.

What period does Crug Bach date from?

Crug Bach dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crug Bach?

Crug Bach 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 CD086.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crug Bach?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dinas Cerdin (3.1 km), Gernos Mountain Round Barrow Cemetery (4.5 km), St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound (6.6 km).

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