Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryn-yr-Hen-Bobl Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered round cairn

Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl Burial Chamber

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN006
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered round cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period when megalithic burial structures were constructed across the British Isles. The monument consists of a cairn constructed from stone with an internal burial chamber, typical of the Neolithic funerary tradition in Wales and representing an important example of communal burial practice from this era. The site demonstrates the architectural and ritual sophistication of Neolithic communities, who invested considerable effort in constructing such permanent monuments for their dead. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl remains significant for understanding prehistoric religious and funerary practices in the Anglesey region.

Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN006. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl Burial Chamber?

Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered cairn situated in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period when megalithic burial structures were constructed across the British Isles. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN006.

What period does Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl Burial Chamber date from?

Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl Burial Chamber?

Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl 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 AN006.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn-yr-Hen-Bobl Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caer Carreg y Fran (6.9 km), Llys Dinorwig (7.2 km), Segontium Roman Fort (7.5 km).

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