Scheduled MonumentsWalesPenmaen Burrows Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber

Wales
Cadw SAM GM123
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales. The monument consists of a stone-built burial chamber characteristic of the megalithic traditions of prehistoric Britain, constructed during the Neolithic period as a communal burial place. The site represents an important example of chambered tomb architecture in Wales and reflects the ritual and funerary practices of early farming communities. The chamber itself is built from substantial stone blocks, typical of the megalithic construction methods employed by Neolithic peoples in the third millennium BC.

Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM123. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber?

Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in the Gower Peninsula, Swansea, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM123.

What period does Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber date from?

Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber?

Penmaen Burrows 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 GM123.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmaen Burrows Church (0 km), Penmaen Burrows Ringwork (0.3 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (3.7 km).

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