Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE292
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 on W Slope of Freni Fawr is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the western slope of Freni Fawr in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The barrow is typical of the round barrow tradition prevalent in Wales and southern Britain during the Bronze Age, serving as a burial monument for elite or community members. Its precise morphology and any archaeological interventions are documented in the Cadw record, though the site remains a valued example of prehistoric funerary practice in the Pembrokeshire landscape. The monument is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Welsh heritage designation system, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to understanding Bronze Age burial customs in the region.

Round Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE292. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr?

Round Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on the western slope of Freni Fawr in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE292.

What period does Round Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr date from?

Round Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr 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 on W Slope of Freni Fawr?

Round Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr 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 PE292.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanglydwen Churchyard Cross (8.9 km), Pant-Glas Round Barrow (9.2 km), Dol-Wilym Burial Chamber (9.9 km).

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