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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Crugyn Tumulus

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD040
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 Tumulus is a round barrow located in Radnorshire, Wales, and represents Bronze Age funerary practice in the region. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of Prehistoric burial structures, built to contain and commemorate one or more individuals of presumably elevated status. Round barrows of this type typically date from the Bronze Age, roughly 2200 to 700 BC, and served as focal points for ritual and ceremonial activities associated with the dead. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation RD040, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric mortuary customs and social organisation in upland Wales.

Crugyn Tumulus is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD040. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crugyn Tumulus?

Crugyn Tumulus is a round barrow located in Radnorshire, Wales, and represents Bronze Age funerary practice in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD040.

What period does Crugyn Tumulus date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crugyn Tumulus?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crugyn Tumulus?

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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