Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlwyn du Parc cairn
Prehistoric · Cairn Circle

Llwyn du Parc cairn

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME240
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cairn Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llwyn du Parc cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw. The site represents evidence of Bronze Age burial practice, consisting of a cairn structure built to mark and contain human remains. The monument reflects the ritual and funerary customs of prehistoric communities in north Wales, contributing to our understanding of Bronze Age society and settlement patterns in the region. Like other cairns of its period, the structure would have served both a commemorative and practical function within the landscape.

Llwyn du Parc cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME240. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llwyn du Parc cairn?

Llwyn du Parc cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME240.

What period does Llwyn du Parc cairn date from?

Llwyn du Parc cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cairn circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llwyn du Parc cairn?

Llwyn du Parc 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 ME240.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llwyn du Parc cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron-Llety-Ifan cairns and cup-marked rock (7.2 km), Fairbourne Anti-invasion Defences (7.3 km), Enclosure & Settlement 400m East of Cyfannedd Fawr (7.7 km).

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