Scheduled MonumentsWalesHendrefor Burial Chambers
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Hendrefor Burial Chambers

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN025
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hendrefor Burial Chambers is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on the island of Anglesey in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period when megalithic burial monuments were constructed across western Britain and Ireland. The monument comprises a stone-built chamber, characteristic of the passage grave or chambered tomb tradition that served as communal burial places for Neolithic communities. Such monuments represent significant evidence of Early Neolithic settlement and ritual practice in Wales, typically constructed between approximately 3500 and 2500 BCE. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's heritage designation system, reflecting its archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric funerary practices and social organisation in Anglesey.

Hendrefor Burial Chambers is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN025. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hendrefor Burial Chambers?

Hendrefor Burial Chambers is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on the island of Anglesey in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period when megalithic burial monuments were constructed across western Britain and Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN025.

What period does Hendrefor Burial Chambers date from?

Hendrefor Burial Chambers dates from the prehistoric 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 Hendrefor Burial Chambers?

Hendrefor Burial Chambers 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 AN025.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hendrefor Burial Chambers?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Goetre Uchaf barrow (7.4 km), Plas Newydd Burial Chambers (8.2 km), Gors y Brithdir Enclosed Hut Group & Ancient Fields (8.4 km).

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