Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarneddau Hengwm Long Cairns
Prehistoric · Chambered Long Cairn

Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME007
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Long Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns is a Neolithic chambered long cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The monument comprises a substantial cairn structure typical of the chambered tomb tradition that flourished in Wales during the Neolithic period, serving both funerary and ritual functions for early agricultural communities. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of early burial practices and ceremonial activity in prehistoric Wales. The cairn's physical form and construction demonstrate the significant labour investment made by Neolithic communities in monumental funerary architecture.

Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME007. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns?

Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns is a Neolithic chambered long cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME007.

What period does Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns date from?

Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered long cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns?

Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns 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 ME007.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead (8 km), Bron-Llety-Ifan cairns and cup-marked rock (8.2 km), Fairbourne Anti-invasion Defences (8.3 km).

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