Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrug Ebolion
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crug Ebolion

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM093
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 Ebolion is a round barrow located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age, a period when such burial monuments were constructed across Britain as ritual and funerary structures. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound and represents the type of funerary monument characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices, serving as a focal point for ritual activity and the interment of the dead. The site is recorded in the Cadw heritage register as a prehistoric religious, ritual and funerary monument, reflecting its significance within the broader archaeological landscape of Carmarthenshire. Such barrows are important archaeological sources for understanding Bronze Age society, ceremonial practices, and the ritual landscape of prehistoric Wales.

Crug Ebolion is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM093. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crug Ebolion?

Crug Ebolion is a round barrow located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age, a period when such burial monuments were constructed across Britain as ritual and funerary structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM093.

What period does Crug Ebolion date from?

Crug Ebolion 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 Ebolion?

Crug Ebolion 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 CM093.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crug Ebolion?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pencastell Hillfort (3.1 km), Capel Bettws (3.8 km), Castell Mawr (4.2 km).

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