Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaes y Crug round barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Maes y Crug round barrow

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM328
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maes y Crug is a round barrow situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of the burial practices of prehistoric communities in Wales during this period. As a funerary monument, it represents the ritual and burial traditions of Bronze Age societies, serving as a territorial marker and a focus for ceremonial activity. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw heritage designation system in Wales.

Maes y Crug round barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM328. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maes y Crug round barrow?

Maes y Crug is a round barrow situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM328.

What period does Maes y Crug round barrow date from?

Maes y Crug 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 Maes y Crug round barrow?

Maes y Crug 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 CM328.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maes y Crug round barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banc y Bettws Castle Mound (6.5 km), Odyn Jac Limekilns (6.6 km), Maesdulais Limekilns (6.7 km).

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