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Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME211
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site comprises a ring cairn, a form of ceremonial structure characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in Britain. Ring cairns typically consist of a circular or oval arrangement of stones, often enclosing a central space, and served functions related to burial practice and ritual activity. The monument is recorded in the Cadw register of monuments of archaeological importance under the reference SAM ME211, reflecting its significance within the prehistoric landscape of north Wales.

Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME211. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn?

Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME211.

What period does Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn date from?

Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn?

Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn 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 ME211.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Clawdd Ring Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maen Llwyd Standing Stones (2.6 km), Roman Kilns 225m SE of Pen-y-Stryd (4.8 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad (4.9 km).

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