Scheduled MonumentsWalesBron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Long Cairn

Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME065
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Long Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered long cairn located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. The monument dates to the Neolithic period and represents an important example of megalithic funerary architecture characteristic of prehistoric Wales. The structure comprises a stone-built burial chamber set within a long cairn mound, reflecting the communal burial practices and ritual significance of Neolithic communities. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding early agricultural settlement patterns and religious beliefs in prehistoric Wales.

Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME065. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber?

Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered long cairn located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME065.

What period does Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber date from?

Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered long cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber?

Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber 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 ME065.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement & Fields Systems above Egryn Abbey (4.4 km), Mynydd Egryn Ring Cairn (4.4 km), Mynydd Egryn Settlement (4.4 km).

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