Scheduled MonumentsWalesCoetan Samson Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Coetan Samson Burial Chamber

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM046
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coetan Samson is a Neolithic chambered tomb located near Amroth in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the fourth millennium BCE. The monument consists of a stone burial chamber constructed from large capstones and uprights, characteristic of the portal dolmen type common in South Wales during the early Neolithic period. The site represents an important example of early megalithic burial architecture and demonstrates the ritual practices and social organisation of Neolithic communities in South West Wales. The tomb was likely used for communal burial and may have served ceremonial functions beyond its primary funerary purpose, reflecting the significance of ancestor veneration in prehistoric Welsh society.

Coetan Samson Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM046. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coetan Samson Burial Chamber?

Coetan Samson is a Neolithic chambered tomb located near Amroth in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the fourth millennium BCE. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM046.

What period does Coetan Samson Burial Chamber date from?

Coetan Samson 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 Coetan Samson Burial Chamber?

Coetan Samson 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 CM046.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coetan Samson Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugiau Fach Round Barrows (3.5 km), Crug Gwyn Round Barrow (4.2 km), Crug Fach Round Barrow (4.8 km).

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