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Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Wallaston Round Barrows

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE064
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wallaston Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, representing a significant example of prehistoric burial practice in the region. The site comprises round barrows, earthworks characteristic of Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary landscapes that served as burial places for the dead and functioned within ritual frameworks of their time. These monuments, along with others in Pembrokeshire, form part of the broader pattern of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practices across Wales, reflecting the importance placed on distinguished burial rites during this period. The barrows are now in the care of Cadw, the Welsh archaeological heritage organisation, indicating their recognised archaeological and historical significance.

Wallaston Round Barrows is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE064. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wallaston Round Barrows?

Wallaston Round Barrows is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, representing a significant example of prehistoric burial practice in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE064.

What period does Wallaston Round Barrows date from?

Wallaston Round Barrows 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 Wallaston Round Barrows?

Wallaston Round Barrows 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 PE064.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wallaston Round Barrows?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bulliber Camp (East) (4.2 km), Flimston Farmhouse (4.7 km), Flimston Bay Camp (5.7 km).

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