Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfridd Braich Llwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Ffridd Braich Llwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME217
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ffridd Braich Llwyd is a ring cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and serving ritual, religious, and funerary purposes. The monument consists of a stone ring structure characteristic of Bronze Age burial and ceremonial complexes in Wales, reflecting the cultural practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw register indicates its archaeological significance and protected status as a key Bronze Age site. The site contributes to understanding Bronze Age ritual landscapes and burial practices in upland Wales during the second millennium before the present era.

Ffridd Braich Llwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffridd Braich Llwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex?

Ffridd Braich Llwyd is a ring cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and serving ritual, religious, and funerary purposes. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME217.

What period does Ffridd Braich Llwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex date from?

Ffridd Braich Llwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex 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 Ffridd Braich Llwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex?

Ffridd Braich Llwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex 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 ME217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffridd Braich Llwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cae'r Lloi Round Barrow (4.1 km), Pont Minllyn (5.3 km), Mynydd Lluest Fach barrow cemetery (5.8 km).

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