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Prehistoric · Cairn

Garreg Round Cairn

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME107
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garreg Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The cairn dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and represents the ritual burial practices of early Welsh communities. Its structure comprises a mound of stones that would originally have served as a communal or individual grave, likely containing inhumed or cremated remains alongside grave goods typical of its era. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological significance in understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and funerary customs in the upland regions of North Wales.

Garreg Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garreg Round Cairn?

Garreg Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME107.

What period does Garreg Round Cairn date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Garreg Round Cairn?

Garreg Round 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 ME107.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garreg Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cors-y-Gedol Settlements & Field System (8 km), Cors-y-Gedol Burial Chamber (8.1 km), Dyffryn Ardudwy Chambered Tomb (8.2 km).

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