Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrug Pant y Bugail round barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crug Pant y Bugail round barrow

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM320
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 Pant y Bugail is a round barrow situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument represents a funerary and ritual structure typical of the prehistoric period, constructed as a burial mound for individuals of status within Bronze Age communities. The barrow's physical form comprises an earthen mound, characteristic of monumental architecture from this era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it contributes to the archaeological evidence for Bronze Age mortuary practices and settlement patterns in the Carmarthenshire landscape.

Crug Pant y Bugail round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM320. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crug Pant y Bugail round barrow?

Crug Pant y Bugail is a round barrow situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM320.

What period does Crug Pant y Bugail round barrow date from?

Crug Pant y Bugail 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 Pant y Bugail round barrow?

Crug Pant y Bugail 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 CM320.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crug Pant y Bugail round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell-y-Gaer (5.4 km), The Bulwarks (Civil War) (6.8 km), Bron-y-Gaer Camp (7.5 km).

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