Scheduled MonumentsWalesLittle Mountain Round Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Little Mountain Round Barrow

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM135
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Mountain Round Barrow is a prehistoric burial mound located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular earthwork characteristic of round barrows, which served as communal or individual burial monuments across Britain during this period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and ritual activity in the region. The barrow's survival and designation reflect its significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and religious beliefs in medieval and early modern Carmarthenshire.

Little Mountain Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM135. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Mountain Round Barrow?

Little Mountain Round Barrow is a prehistoric burial mound located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM135.

What period does Little Mountain Round Barrow date from?

Little Mountain Round Barrow 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 Little Mountain Round Barrow?

Little Mountain Round Barrow 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 CM135.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Mountain Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llansadurnen Cross-Incised Stone & Other Stones (0.4 km), Pant-Glas Camp (1 km), Parc-Cynog Camp (1.6 km).

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