Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow 400m N of West Orielton
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow 400m N of West Orielton

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE525
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 400m N of West Orielton is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Schedule of Ancient Monuments as PE525. The barrow represents a funerary and ritual structure typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen mounds were constructed as communal or individual burial places and served important ceremonial functions within prehistoric communities. The monument's physical form consists of an earthen mound characteristic of round barrows found throughout Wales and the broader British Isles, reflecting burial practices and social organization of the Bronze Age. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Pembrokeshire landscape.

Round Barrow 400m N of West Orielton is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE525. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow 400m N of West Orielton?

Round Barrow 400m N of West Orielton is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Schedule of Ancient Monuments as PE525. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE525.

What period does Round Barrow 400m N of West Orielton date from?

Round Barrow 400m N of West Orielton 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 400m N of West Orielton?

Round Barrow 400m N of West Orielton 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 PE525.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow 400m N of West Orielton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stackpole Farm Standing Stone (3.9 km), Flimston Farmhouse (4.6 km), Fishpond Camp (5 km).

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