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 when megalithic burial monuments were constructed across western Britain. The monument consists of a stone-built burial chamber that formed part of a larger ritual and funerary complex serving the local community of the period. As a chambered tomb, it represents an important class of Neolithic funerary architecture designed to accommodate multiple burials and facilitate ritual practices associated with the dead. The site is designated under Cadw's heritage protection as a significant example of prehistoric religious and funerary practice in Wales.

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 when megalithic burial monuments were constructed across western Britain. 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 the UK.

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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