Scheduled MonumentsWalesNew House Round Barrows
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

New House Round Barrows

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE178
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

New House Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises round barrows that represent a significant expression of prehistoric ritual practice and burial custom typical of the Bronze Age period in Wales. Such monuments served as focal points for ceremonial activity and the interment of the dead, reflecting the social and spiritual beliefs of Bronze Age communities. The barrows remain an important archaeological record of prehistoric funerary practice in the region.

New House Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is New House Round Barrows?

New House Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE178.

What period does New House Round Barrows date from?

New House Round Barrows 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 New House Round Barrows?

New House Round Barrows 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 PE178.

What other scheduled monuments are near New House Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longstone Camp (1.6 km), Castle Heli Mound (3.7 km), The Castle, Woodreefe (4 km).

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