Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 100m E of Thornbush
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE524
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush is a prehistoric burial monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The barrow survives as an earthwork mound that would originally have contained a burial chamber or cremation deposit beneath its constructed form. Such round barrows are characteristic funerary monuments of the Bronze Age period and represent a significant shift in burial practices from the communal tombs of the Neolithic. The site's designation and archaeological record place it within the broader landscape of Bronze Age burial activity in south-west Wales, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial importance attached to individual or small-group interment during this period.

Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE524. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush?

Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush is a prehistoric burial monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE524.

What period does Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush date from?

Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush 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 Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush?

Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush 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 PE524.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 100m E of Thornbush?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lamber Round Barrow (7.2 km), Hang Stone Davey Near Lamber Smithy (7.3 km), Haverfordwest Priory (7.6 km).

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