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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM108
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 Gorllwyn Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as a substantial earthwork mound and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM CM108, reflecting its archaeological importance. Round barrows of this type typically served as burial monuments for individuals of status within Bronze Age communities, often containing cremated or inhumed remains alongside grave goods. The monument represents an important element of the funerary landscape of prehistoric Wales and contributes to understanding Bronze Age burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow?

Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM108.

What period does Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow date from?

Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow 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 Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow?

Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow 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 CM108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crug Gorllwyn Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crug Ieuan Round Barrow (3 km), Garreg Wen Standing Stone (3.2 km), Crug Glas Round Barrow (3.6 km).

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