Scheduled MonumentsWalesPlumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West)
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Plumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West)

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE153
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Plumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West) is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference PE153. The monument represents evidence of prehistoric funerary and ritual practice, typical of Bronze Age burial traditions in Wales dating to approximately 2000–1000 BCE. The barrow forms part of a cemetery group on Plumstone Mountain, reflecting the landscape use and burial customs of Bronze Age communities in the region. As a scheduled monument, it remains protected for its archaeological significance and contribution to understanding prehistoric mortuary practices in Pembrokeshire.

Plumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE153. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Plumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West)?

Plumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West) is a Bronze Age round barrow located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference PE153. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE153.

What period does Plumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West) date from?

Plumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West) 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 Plumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West)?

Plumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West) 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 PE153.

What other scheduled monuments are near Plumstone Mountain Round Barrows (West)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rath 150m SE of Pelcomb Farm (6.6 km), Crowhill Rath (7.1 km), Haverfordwest Castle (8.7 km).

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