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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Brownslade Round Barrow

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE315
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brownslade Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. The barrow consists of a circular earthwork typical of Bronze Age burial practice in Wales, constructed as a burial mound to commemorate and contain the remains of the deceased. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of ritual and funerary practices during the Bronze Age period. The monument survives as a physical reminder of prehistoric settlement patterns and social organisation in the Pembrokeshire region.

Brownslade Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE315. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brownslade Round Barrow?

Brownslade Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE315.

What period does Brownslade Round Barrow date from?

Brownslade 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 Brownslade Round Barrow?

Brownslade 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 PE315.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brownslade Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bulliber Hill Camp (0.7 km), Bulliber Camp (East) (0.7 km), Linney Deserted Medieval Village (1.1 km).

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