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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Trichrug Round Barrows

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM090
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Trichrug Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site comprises multiple round barrows, earthen mounds constructed during the Bronze Age as burial monuments for elite or significant members of prehistoric communities. These barrows represent an important category of funerary architecture characteristic of Bronze Age ritual practice in Wales, reflecting the social hierarchy and religious beliefs of their period. The monument is designated for protection by Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric burial customs and settlement patterns in south Wales.

Trichrug Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trichrug Round Barrows?

Trichrug Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM090.

What period does Trichrug Round Barrows date from?

Trichrug Round Barrows 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 Trichrug Round Barrows?

Trichrug Round Barrows 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 CM090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trichrug Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crug Ieuan Round Barrow (1.8 km), Garreg Wen Standing Stone (3.7 km), Capel Bettws (3.8 km).

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