Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrugiau Rhos-Wen
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crugiau Rhos-Wen

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM033
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 Rhos-Wen is a round barrow situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a circular earthwork mound that served ritual and funerary functions characteristic of its era, reflecting the burial practices and ceremonial beliefs of prehistoric communities in Wales. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its archaeological significance and its contribution to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary customs in the region. The barrow remains visible as an earthwork feature within the Carmarthenshire landscape, preserving evidence of prehistoric religious and ritual activity.

Crugiau Rhos-Wen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM033. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crugiau Rhos-Wen?

Crugiau Rhos-Wen is a round barrow situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM033.

What period does Crugiau Rhos-Wen date from?

Crugiau Rhos-Wen 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 Rhos-Wen?

Crugiau Rhos-Wen 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 CM033.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crugiau Rhos-Wen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau (1.1 km), Crug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw (2.5 km), Mynydd Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn Round Barrow (3 km).

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