Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM035
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 y Bedw is a round barrow situated south of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and dates to the prehistoric period. The monument represents a funerary and ritual structure of Bronze Age date, characteristic of the burial practices and religious observances of that era. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound, preserving evidence of prehistoric mortuary ritual and community commemoration. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM CM035), it contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age burial monuments across the Carmarthenshire landscape.

Crug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM035. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw?

Crug y Bedw is a round barrow situated south of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and dates to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM035.

What period does Crug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw date from?

Crug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw 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 y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw?

Crug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw 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 CM035.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn Round Barrow (0.7 km), Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau (1.4 km), Crugiau Leir Round Barrows (1.7 km).

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