Scheduled MonumentsWalesBedd yr Afanc Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Bedd yr Afanc Burial Chamber

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE122
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bedd yr Afanc is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a stone burial chamber constructed within a cairn, representing a characteristic example of the megalithic funerary architecture prevalent in Wales during the Neolithic era. Such chambered tombs served as communal burial places and are thought to have functioned within ritual and ceremonial contexts beyond their primary funerary purpose. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under the care of Cadw, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Neolithic settlement and mortuary practices in Wales.

Bedd yr Afanc Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE122. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bedd yr Afanc Burial Chamber?

Bedd yr Afanc is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE122.

What period does Bedd yr Afanc Burial Chamber date from?

Bedd yr Afanc 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 Bedd yr Afanc Burial Chamber?

Bedd yr Afanc 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 PE122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bedd yr Afanc Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Vorlan (8.2 km), Pencraig-Fawr Camp (8.3 km), Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen (8.9 km).

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