Scheduled MonumentsWalesFron Ucha Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Fron Ucha Burial Chamber

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM058
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fron Ucha Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and represents a significant example of prehistoric funerary architecture from the fourth and third millennia BCE. The monument comprises a stone-built burial chamber, characteristic of the megalithic tradition that flourished across Wales and western Britain during the Neolithic period. Such chambered tombs served as communal burial places and functioned as important ritual and ceremonial centres within early farming communities. The site's survival and official designation by Cadw reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of early Welsh settlement patterns, religious practices, and monumental construction methods during the Neolithic era.

Fron Ucha Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM058. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fron Ucha Burial Chamber?

Fron Ucha Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and represents a significant example of prehistoric funerary architecture from the fourth and third millennia BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM058.

What period does Fron Ucha Burial Chamber date from?

Fron Ucha Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Fron Ucha Burial Chamber?

Fron Ucha Burial Chamber 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 CM058.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fron Ucha Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Llansteffan (0.8 km), Yr Hen Gapel, Llanybri (2 km), Maen Melyn Standing Stone (2.1 km).

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