Scheduled MonumentsWalesAllt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex
Prehistoric · Cairn

Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME213
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex is a prehistoric ritual and funerary site located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME213. The complex comprises cairns and associated ritual features dating to the Bronze Age, representing an important archaeological focus for funerary and ceremonial activity during this period. The site's physical character reflects the monumental construction practices of Bronze Age communities, with cairn structures that would have served both commemorative and ritualistic functions. Such complexes are significant for understanding the religious beliefs and social organisation of prehistoric Welsh communities during the Bronze Age.

Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME213. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex?

Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex is a prehistoric ritual and funerary site located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME213. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME213.

What period does Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex date from?

Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex?

Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex 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 ME213.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Waen Fach Standing Stone (3.4 km), Crop marks (revealed by Aerial photography) SE of Pen-y-Sarn, Bryn-Crug (4.3 km), Domen Ddreiniog (4.4 km).

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