Scheduled MonumentsWalesCairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME146
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cairns, Settlements and Field Systems of Prehistoric and Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau is a Prehistoric ring cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site comprises a complex of archaeological remains spanning multiple periods, with the ring cairn representing a ritual or funerary monument of Bronze Age date. Ring cairns of this type typically served ceremonial functions and may have been associated with burial practices, though the specific funerary evidence at this location would require archaeological investigation to confirm. The broader site encompasses evidence of settlement and field systems from both prehistoric and medieval periods, indicating sustained human activity and land use across a considerable span of time.

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau?

Cairns, Settlements and Field Systems of Prehistoric and Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau is a Prehistoric ring cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME146.

What period does Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau?

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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