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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Colby Moor Round Barrow

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE527
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Colby Moor Round Barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The barrow forms part of the prehistoric funerary landscape of the region, typical of the ritual and religious practices observed during the Bronze Age period. The monument is registered as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation PE527, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to the understanding of Bronze Age burial customs in Wales. Round barrows of this type served as repositories for cremated or inhumed remains and often functioned as focal points for ritual activity within their contemporary communities.

Colby Moor Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE527. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Colby Moor Round Barrow?

Colby Moor Round Barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE527.

What period does Colby Moor Round Barrow date from?

Colby Moor 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Colby Moor Round Barrow?

Colby Moor 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 PE527.

What other scheduled monuments are near Colby Moor Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Slebech Old Church (3.6 km), Sister's House (3.9 km), Minwear Ringwork (4.4 km).

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