Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrug-y-rhud-hir round barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crug-y-rhud-hir round barrow

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM319
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-rhud-hir is a round barrow located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular earthwork mound that served as a burial structure, reflecting the funerary practices and ritual beliefs of prehistoric communities in the region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary customs in southwest Wales. The barrow's preservation allows for continued study of its structural characteristics and the broader ceremonial landscape of prehistoric Carmarthenshire.

Crug-y-rhud-hir round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM319. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crug-y-rhud-hir round barrow?

Crug-y-rhud-hir is a round barrow located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM319.

What period does Crug-y-rhud-hir round barrow date from?

Crug-y-rhud-hir 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crug-y-rhud-hir round barrow?

Crug-y-rhud-hir 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 CM319.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crug-y-rhud-hir round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Merlins Hill Hillfort (5.9 km), Round Barrow 200m SSW of Felin-Wen-Isaf (6.1 km), Ffynnon-Newydd Standing Stones (6.3 km).

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