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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Carew Beacon Round Barrows

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE311
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carew Beacon Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises round barrows of the type commonly constructed during the Bronze Age for burial purposes, reflecting the ritual and religious practices of prehistoric communities. Such monuments served as enduring markers of burial grounds and territorial significance within the landscape. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary customs in Wales.

Carew Beacon Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE311. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carew Beacon Round Barrows?

Carew Beacon Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE311.

What period does Carew Beacon Round Barrows date from?

Carew Beacon Round Barrows 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 Carew Beacon Round Barrows?

Carew Beacon Round Barrows 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 PE311.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carew Beacon Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manorbier Dovecot (3.6 km), Manorbier Castle (3.7 km), King's Quoit Burial Chamber (3.9 km).

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