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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Foxhill Round Barrow

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE326
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foxhill Round Barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The barrow represents a funerary structure typical of the Early Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed as prominent markers for elite or important community members. The site retains its characteristic rounded mound form, a physical expression of the burial practices and ritual beliefs prevalent in prehistoric Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh heritage protection, Foxhill Round Barrow contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age funerary practice and settlement patterns in the Pembrokeshire region.

Foxhill Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE326. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foxhill Round Barrow?

Foxhill Round Barrow is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE326.

What period does Foxhill Round Barrow date from?

Foxhill 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 Foxhill Round Barrow?

Foxhill 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 PE326.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foxhill Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Court Moated Site (6.2 km), Castell Eglwyswrw (7.1 km), Castell Henllys (7.2 km).

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