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Crugyn Tumulus is a round barrow situated in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of an earthen mound that served a funerary function, typical of burial practices during the prehistoric period when such structures were constructed to contain and commemorate the dead. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, it represents an important example of Bronze Age ritual and funerary architecture in the Welsh uplands. The barrow reflects the considerable investment communities made in monumental burial practices and the religious beliefs associated with death and commemoration during this prehistoric period.
Crugyn Tumulus is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD040. View the official record →
Crugyn Tumulus is a round barrow situated in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD040.
Crugyn Tumulus dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Crugyn Tumulus 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 RD040.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llyn Gwyn Earthwork (7.9 km), Glog Fawr Platform Cairn (8.6 km), Standing Stone, Llanwrthwl Churchyard (8.6 km).
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