Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlan Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Llan Burial Chamber

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE026
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llan Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period when megalithic burial monuments were constructed across Wales and western Britain. The monument comprises a stone-built burial chamber that reflects the communal funerary practices characteristic of Neolithic communities, serving as a repository for the remains of multiple individuals and functioning as a focal point for ritual and religious observance. Its construction demonstrates the significant labour investment and social organisation of Neolithic society, whilst the chamber's design and orientation are consistent with other megalithic tombs of its type found throughout the region. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric burial custom and ceremonial practice in Pembrokeshire.

Llan Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE026. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llan Burial Chamber?

Llan Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period when megalithic burial monuments were constructed across Wales and western Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE026.

What period does Llan Burial Chamber date from?

Llan 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 Llan Burial Chamber?

Llan 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 PE026.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llan Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New House Round Barrows (2.8 km), Longstone Camp (4.1 km), Sentence Castle Mound (4.4 km).

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