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Benllech Megalith: Goosehouse is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on Anglesey in north Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference SAM AN094. The monument comprises a megalithic burial chamber constructed from stone, typical of the passage grave or chambered cairn tradition that flourished in Wales during the Neolithic period, approximately 4000 to 3000 BCE. The structure served a communal funerary function, with its chamber designed to accommodate multiple burials alongside accompanying grave goods and ritual deposits. The site represents an important example of megalithic funerary architecture on Anglesey, reflecting the monumental religious and ritual practices of early farming communities in prehistoric Wales.
Benllech Megalith: Goosehouse is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN094. View the official record →
Benllech Megalith: Goosehouse is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on Anglesey in north Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference SAM AN094. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN094.
Benllech Megalith: Goosehouse dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a burial chamber. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Benllech Megalith: Goosehouse 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 AN094.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hendrefor Burial Chambers (6.2 km), Hafoty Medieval House (6.2 km), Hendrefor Earthwork (6.7 km).
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