Scheduled MonumentsWalesBurton Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Burton Burial Chamber

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE066
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burton Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a stone-built burial chamber that reflects the funerary practices of Neolithic communities in Wales, serving as a communal or family burial site. The structure exemplifies the megalithic architecture characteristic of chambered tombs constructed during the Neolithic period in Britain and Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM PE066), Burton Burial Chamber represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric ritual and funerary activity in the region.

Burton Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE066. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burton Burial Chamber?

Burton Burial Chamber 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 PE066.

What period does Burton Burial Chamber date from?

Burton 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 Burton Burial Chamber?

Burton 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 PE066.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burton Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pembroke Castle (6.7 km), Pembroke Town Wall (7.2 km), Bowett Wood Camp (7.5 km).

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