Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwo Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM134
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site comprises two distinct round barrows, earthen mounds constructed as burial monuments typical of Bronze Age funerary practice in Wales. These barrows represent an important survival of the ritual and ceremonial landscape of prehistoric south Wales, reflecting the burial customs and social organisation of Bronze Age communities. The monument is recorded in the Cadw schedule as SAM CM134, protecting it as a site of archaeological significance.

Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM134. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church?

Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM134.

What period does Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church date from?

Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church 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 Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church?

Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church 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 CM134.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two Round Barrows near Crossroads N of Eglwsfair-a-Churig Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafod Camp (4.5 km), Gelli Diogyn Hillfort (5.4 km), Lan Enclosure (6.4 km).

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