Scheduled MonumentsWalesGraiglas Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Graiglas Barrow

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN112
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Graiglas Barrow is a round barrow located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and representing a significant funerary monument of prehistoric Wales. The barrow survives as a substantial earthen mound, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in the region, and would originally have contained inhumations or cremations within a central burial chamber or grave deposit. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it forms part of the important archaeological landscape of Anglesey, which contains numerous Bronze Age funerary monuments reflecting the ritual and burial practices of prehistoric communities. The site's survival and designation reflect its value as evidence for understanding Bronze Age society, religious beliefs, and mortuary traditions in Wales.

Graiglas Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN112. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Graiglas Barrow?

Graiglas Barrow is a round barrow located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age and representing a significant funerary monument of prehistoric Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN112.

What period does Graiglas Barrow date from?

Graiglas Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Graiglas Barrow?

Graiglas Barrow 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 AN112.

What other scheduled monuments are near Graiglas Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Din Dryfol Chambered Tomb (3.1 km), Henblas Burial Chamber (3.1 km), Malltraeth Yard Standing Stone (5.6 km).

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