Scheduled MonumentsWalesKingston Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Kingston Burial Chamber

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE157
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kingston Burial Chamber is a chambered tomb located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument comprises a stone-built burial chamber typical of megalithic funerary architecture, constructed to serve ritual and mortuary functions for a prehistoric community. The site represents the tradition of collective burial practices characteristic of Neolithic societies in Wales, where such chambered tombs functioned as communal repositories for the dead over extended periods. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Kingston Burial Chamber constitutes an important archaeological record of prehistoric funeral rites and monumental construction in the region.

Kingston Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE157. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kingston Burial Chamber?

Kingston Burial Chamber is a chambered tomb located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE157.

What period does Kingston Burial Chamber date from?

Kingston 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 Kingston Burial Chamber?

Kingston 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 PE157.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kingston Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stackpole Earthwork (2.6 km), Greenala Camp (3.1 km), Sampson Cross Standing Stone (4 km).

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