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Cairns, Settlements and Field Systems of Prehistoric and Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau is a ring cairn monument situated in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME146. The site comprises prehistoric funerary and ritual remains dating to the Bronze Age, evidenced by the characteristic ring cairn structure which served ceremonial and burial functions within its contemporary landscape. The monument forms part of a broader complex of prehistoric and medieval settlement remains visible across the locality, demonstrating sustained human occupation and land use across multiple periods. The cairn's setting within the upland terrain reflects Bronze Age patterns of ritual monument placement and territorial organization in the Welsh uplands, contributing to archaeological understanding of prehistoric Meirionnydd's cultural practices and settlement hierarchies.
Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME146. View the official record →
Cairns, Settlements and Field Systems of Prehistoric and Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau is a ring cairn monument situated in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME146. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME146.
Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau 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 ME146.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn (5.7 km), Glan Hafon Ring Cairn (5.9 km), Craig Rhiwarth Ancient Village (6.1 km).
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