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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 prehistoric funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow forms part of the broader tradition of round barrow construction across Britain during this period, serving as a burial place and ritual focal point for local communities. The monument survives as an earthwork and has been recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, reflecting its archaeological significance within the prehistoric landscape of south Wales.

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 prehistoric funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. 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 the UK.

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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