Scheduled MonumentsWalesGwern Einion Burial Chamber
Neolithic · Chambered Tomb

Gwern Einion Burial Chamber

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME011
Period
Neolithic
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Gwern Einion Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument comprises a burial chamber constructed with stone, characteristic of the megalithic funerary architecture of prehistoric Wales. As a chambered tomb, it served both ritual and funerary functions for Neolithic communities, likely acting as a focal point for collective burial practices and ceremonial activities. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's heritage designation system, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of early agricultural societies in the region.

Gwern Einion Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME011. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gwern Einion Burial Chamber?

Gwern Einion Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME011.

What period does Gwern Einion Burial Chamber date from?

Gwern Einion Burial Chamber dates from the neolithic period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gwern Einion Burial Chamber?

Gwern Einion Burial Chamber 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 ME011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gwern Einion Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement (8.2 km), Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns (8.5 km), Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey (8.5 km).

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