Scheduled MonumentsWalesCairn 225m S of Moel Caws
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME081
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws is a round cairn of Bronze Age date located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The monument comprises a mound of stones constructed as a funerary structure, typical of the prehistoric religious and ritual practices of its period. Though specific excavation records for this particular cairn are limited in the readily available scholarly literature, round cairns of this type and location generally served as burial monuments and remain significant indicators of Bronze Age settlement and territorial organization in upland Wales. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments database as ME081, reflecting its recognition as a monument of national importance.

Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws?

Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws is a round cairn of Bronze Age date located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME081.

What period does Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws date from?

Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws?

Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws 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 ME081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Group & Enclosures 117m S of Moel Caws (0.1 km), Castell Carn Dochan (3.3 km), Dolddeuli Standing Stone (4.2 km).

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