Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM034
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau is a round barrow situated on Mynydd Trebeddau in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument is a burial mound constructed during the prehistoric period and represents a significant example of Bronze Age funerary practice in Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, it forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of the Carmarthenshire uplands, where such barrows served ritual and ceremonial functions for Bronze Age communities. The site's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological importance in understanding prehistoric religious and burial customs in this region.

Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM034. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau?

Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau is a round barrow situated on Mynydd Trebeddau in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM034.

What period does Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau date from?

Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau 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 Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau?

Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau 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 CM034.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crugyn Amlwg, Mynydd Trebeddau?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugiau Rhos-Wen (1.1 km), Crug y Bedw, S of Blaen-Rhyd-Fedw (1.4 km), Mynydd Llanfihangel Rhos-y-Corn Round Barrow (2 km).

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