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Prehistoric · Ring Barrow

Mynydd Castlebythe Ring Barrow

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE517
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Castlebythe Ring Barrow is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a ring barrow, a form of burial mound characterised by a central grave surrounded by a circular ditch and outer bank, which represents an important ritual and funerary practice of prehistoric communities. Such monuments served both as repositories for the dead and as territorial markers in the landscape, reflecting the social organisation and religious beliefs of Bronze Age societies in Wales. The ring barrow remains a significant archaeological feature for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the Pembrokeshire region.

Mynydd Castlebythe Ring Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE517. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Castlebythe Ring Barrow?

Mynydd Castlebythe Ring 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 PE517.

What period does Mynydd Castlebythe Ring Barrow date from?

Mynydd Castlebythe Ring Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd Castlebythe Ring Barrow?

Mynydd Castlebythe Ring 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 PE517.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Castlebythe Ring Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Walton Mill Rath (6.5 km), Posty Defended Enclosure (7.9 km), Knock Rath (8 km).

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