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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 funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference ME211. The site consists of a ring cairn, a monument type characteristic of the Bronze Age, constructed from stone rubble arranged in a circular or annular formation. Ring cairns of this period typically served ritual and funerary functions, often associated with burial practices and ceremonial activity. The monument represents an important example of Bronze Age funerary architecture within the Meirionnydd landscape.

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 funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference ME211. 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 Britain.

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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