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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Castell Blaidd Round Barrow

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE207
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Blaidd Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site represents a form of burial practice characteristic of the second millennium BCE, when round barrows served as communal or individual burial chambers for the deceased of elevated social status. The barrow's construction and positioning reflect the ritual and ceremonial importance placed upon burial rites during this period. As a protected monument under Cadw designation SAM PE207, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age funerary practices and settlement patterns in southwest Wales.

Castell Blaidd Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE207. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Blaidd Round Barrow?

Castell Blaidd Round Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE207.

What period does Castell Blaidd Round Barrow date from?

Castell Blaidd 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Blaidd Round Barrow?

Castell Blaidd 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 PE207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Blaidd Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Bach (3.3 km), Castell Mawr Mound and Bailey Castle (3.5 km), Crug Hywel Round Barrow (5 km).

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