Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Round Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE291
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 Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on high ground in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site consists of round barrows situated on the summit of Freni Fawr, representing typical Bronze Age burial practices in the region. These earthwork monuments reflect the ritual and funerary traditions of Bronze Age communities, serving as markers for elite or important members of society and indicating continued use of elevated locations for ceremonial purposes. The barrows remain significant archaeological features for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in Pembrokeshire.

Round Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE291. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr?

Round Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr is a Bronze Age funerary monument located on high ground in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE291.

What period does Round Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr date from?

Round Barrows on Summit 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Round Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr?

Round Barrows on Summit 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 PE291.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanglydwen Churchyard Cross (8.8 km), Pant-Glas Round Barrow (8.9 km), Dol-Wilym Burial Chamber (9.8 km).

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