Scheduled MonumentsWalesKing's Quoit Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

King's Quoit Burial Chamber

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE035
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

King's Quoit Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a stone burial chamber with a distinctive dolmenic structure, comprising large upright stones supporting a substantial capstone, characteristic of passage graves and portal dolmens found throughout Wales and the broader Atlantic megalithic tradition. The site represents significant evidence of Neolithic funerary practice and communal burial customs in prehistoric Pembrokeshire, reflecting the ritual and religious beliefs of early farming communities in the region. As a Cadw-designated ancient monument, King's Quoit remains an important archaeological resource for understanding the megalithic heritage and monumental architecture of Neolithic Wales.

King's Quoit Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE035. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is King's Quoit Burial Chamber?

King's Quoit Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb situated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE035.

What period does King's Quoit Burial Chamber date from?

King's Quoit 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting King's Quoit Burial Chamber?

King's Quoit 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 PE035.

What other scheduled monuments are near King's Quoit Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Manorbier Dovecot (0.7 km), Manorbier Castle (0.7 km), Radar Station, Old Castle Head (1.6 km).

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