Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb
Neolithic · Henge

Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN002
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Henge
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Bryn Celli Ddu is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on the island of Anglesey in Wales, dating to approximately 4000 BCE or the early Neolithic period. The monument comprises a passage grave with a cruciform chamber, constructed beneath a substantial earthen mound, and is notable for its architectural sophistication and the precision of its construction. The site was subject to significant excavation and restoration in the early twentieth century, which revealed evidence of ritual activity and burial practice. The tomb remains one of the finest surviving examples of Neolithic monumental architecture in Wales and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument.

Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN002. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb?

Bryn Celli Ddu is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on the island of Anglesey in Wales, dating to approximately 4000 BCE or the early Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN002.

What period does Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb date from?

Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a henge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb?

Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb 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 AN002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Caernarfon (8.1 km), Caernarfon Town Walls (8.1 km), Segontium Roman Fort (8.2 km).

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