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Bryn Dinas Cairn is a round barrow situated in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and serving ritual and funerary functions within prehistoric burial practices. The monument consists of a substantial earthen or stone mound characteristic of Bronze Age funerary architecture in Wales, constructed to mark and contain burials of individuals of likely social importance. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its significance as evidence of prehistoric religious belief and mortuary ritual in the upland regions of Gwynedd. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in medieval Wales's predecessor landscape.
Bryn Dinas Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME232. View the official record →
Bryn Dinas Cairn is a round barrow situated in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and serving ritual and funerary functions within prehistoric burial practices. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME232.
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 Britain.
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.
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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