Scheduled MonumentsWalesBwlch y Rhiwgyr, cairn 350m to SW of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Bwlch y Rhiwgyr, cairn 350m to SW of

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME238
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bwlch y Rhiwgyr is a round cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, situated approximately 350 metres to the southwest of the village. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and served religious, ritual and funerary functions typical of cairns constructed during the Neolithic or Bronze Age. The cairn consists of a mound of stones, characteristic of funerary monuments built to mark burial sites and serve as focal points for ritual activity in upland landscapes. This site, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME238 by Cadw, represents an important surviving example of prehistoric ceremonial architecture in the region.

Bwlch y Rhiwgyr, cairn 350m to SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME238. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bwlch y Rhiwgyr, cairn 350m to SW of?

Bwlch y Rhiwgyr is a round cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, situated approximately 350 metres to the southwest of the village. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME238.

What period does Bwlch y Rhiwgyr, cairn 350m to SW of date from?

Bwlch y Rhiwgyr, cairn 350m to SW of dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bwlch y Rhiwgyr, cairn 350m to SW of?

Bwlch y Rhiwgyr, cairn 350m to SW of 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 ME238.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bwlch y Rhiwgyr, cairn 350m to SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron-Llety-Ifan cairns and cup-marked rock (6.9 km), Fairbourne Anti-invasion Defences (7.3 km), Enclosure & Settlement 400m East of Cyfannedd Fawr (7.4 km).

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