Scheduled MonumentsWalesDerlwyn round barrow cemetery
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Derlwyn round barrow cemetery

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM312
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Derlwyn round barrow cemetery is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, comprising multiple round barrows that date to the Bronze Age. The site represents a significant concentration of burial mounds, reflecting sustained use of the location as a cemetery during the Bronze Age period. Round barrows of this type typically contained inhumation or cremation burials, often accompanied by grave goods, and served as focal points for ritual and commemorative practices within Bronze Age communities. The monument is scheduled under the Welsh heritage protection system (Cadw SAM CM312), recognising its archaeological importance as evidence of Prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the region.

Derlwyn round barrow cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM312. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Derlwyn round barrow cemetery?

Derlwyn round barrow cemetery is a Prehistoric funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, comprising multiple round barrows that date to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM312.

What period does Derlwyn round barrow cemetery date from?

Derlwyn round barrow cemetery 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Derlwyn round barrow cemetery?

Derlwyn round barrow cemetery 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 CM312.

What other scheduled monuments are near Derlwyn round barrow cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugiau Edryd Round Barrows (1.9 km), Ring Cairn 50m North of Crug y Biswal (2.1 km), Crug y Biswal Round Barrow (2.1 km).

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