Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryn Dinas Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Bryn Dinas Cairn

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME232
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn Dinas Cairn is a round barrow located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a cairn of stacked stone, characteristic of the funerary and ritual monuments constructed during the prehistoric period in Wales. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and ceremonial activity in the region. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and form of prehistoric funerary monuments across Meirionnydd.

Bryn Dinas Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn Dinas Cairn?

Bryn Dinas Cairn is a round barrow located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME232.

What period does Bryn Dinas Cairn date from?

Bryn Dinas Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn Dinas Cairn?

Bryn Dinas Cairn 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 ME232.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Dinas Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dysyrnant Platform Cairn (1 km), Capel Maethlon round barrow (1.5 km), Domen Las (5.6 km).

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