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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crugiau Cemmaes Round Barrows

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE197
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crugiau Cemmaes Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises round barrows typical of the Bronze Age period, constructed as burial mounds that served both funerary and ritual functions for prehistoric communities. Such barrows represent significant archaeological evidence of Bronze Age mortuary practices and social organisation in Wales. The monument's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its importance to understanding the prehistoric settlement and ritual landscape of the Pembrokeshire region.

Crugiau Cemmaes Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crugiau Cemmaes Round Barrows?

Crugiau Cemmaes Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE197.

What period does Crugiau Cemmaes Round Barrows date from?

Crugiau Cemmaes Round Barrows 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 Crugiau Cemmaes Round Barrows?

Crugiau Cemmaes Round Barrows 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 PE197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crugiau Cemmaes Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Foel Drygarn Camp (8.6 km), Tafarn-y-bwlch Deserted Rural Settlement (8.9 km), Tafarn-y-Bwlch Standing Stones (9 km).

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