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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Llan-Marlais Round Barrow

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE327
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llan-Marlais Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The barrow represents the characteristic burial practices of prehistoric communities in south-west Wales during the Bronze Age period, when such mounded earthworks served as focal points for ritual activity and the interment of the dead. The monument's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary customs in the region. Its survival to the present day provides valuable information about prehistoric religious and funerary practices in Pembrokeshire.

Llan-Marlais Round Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE327. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llan-Marlais Round Barrow?

Llan-Marlais Round Barrow is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE327.

What period does Llan-Marlais Round Barrow date from?

Llan-Marlais 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 Llan-Marlais Round Barrow?

Llan-Marlais 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 PE327.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llan-Marlais Round Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including New House Round Barrows (5.4 km), Castle Heli Mound (6 km), Longstone Camp (7 km).

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