Scheduled MonumentsWalesFoel y Geifr Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Foel y Geifr Cairn

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME245
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foel y Geifr Cairn is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The monument consists of a substantial heap of stones constructed on high ground, typical of prehistoric funerary and ritual monuments of the upland regions of North Wales. Such cairns served as burial structures and locations for ceremonial activity, reflecting the religious and social practices of early prehistoric communities. The site remains an important archaeological record of mortuary practice in the prehistoric period.

Foel y Geifr Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME245. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foel y Geifr Cairn?

Foel y Geifr Cairn is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME245.

What period does Foel y Geifr Cairn date from?

Foel y Geifr Cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Foel y Geifr Cairn?

Foel y Geifr 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 ME245.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foel y Geifr Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Gyrn Roman Road (4.5 km), Creigiau'r Llyn cairn cemetery (6.6 km), Caer Gai Roman Site (7 km).

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