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Prehistoric · Burial Chamber

Long Stone Burial Chamber

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE135
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Burial Chamber
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long Stone Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a stone burial chamber constructed from large orthostatic stones, characteristic of the megalithic tradition of prehistoric Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument registered with Cadw under reference PE135, it represents an important example of the ritual and funerary practices of Neolithic communities in southwest Wales. Such chambered tombs served as communal burial sites and held significant ritual and ceremonial importance within prehistoric society, reflecting the substantial labour investment and organisational capacity of Neolithic populations.

Long Stone Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE135. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long Stone Burial Chamber?

Long Stone Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE135.

What period does Long Stone Burial Chamber date from?

Long Stone Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a burial chamber. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Long Stone Burial Chamber?

Long Stone 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 PE135.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long Stone Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Devil's Quoit Burial Chamber (6.4 km), Gravel Bay anti-aircraft battery (6.5 km), West Pickard Camp (6.8 km).

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