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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crug Swllt Round Barrow

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE364
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 Swllt Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a round barrow, a burial mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practices in Wales, which would have served as a focal point for ritual and ceremonial activity associated with the interment of the deceased. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents an important example of the Bronze Age burial landscape of south-west Wales. The barrow's survival testifies to the significance of such monuments within prehistoric communities and their role in marking territorial and social identity during the Bronze Age period.

Crug Swllt Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE364. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crug Swllt Round Barrow?

Crug Swllt Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE364.

What period does Crug Swllt Round Barrow date from?

Crug Swllt 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 Swllt Round Barrow?

Crug Swllt 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 PE364.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crug Swllt Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longstone Camp (3.6 km), The Castle, Woodreefe (3.9 km), Trelessy Defended Enclosure (4.5 km).

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