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
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llwyn du Parc cairn is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The site comprises a cairn circle, representing a form of communal or ceremonial burial practice characteristic of upland Welsh prehistoric communities. Its physical character reflects the construction methods of its era, utilising stone heaped to mark a significant location within the landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, it preserves evidence of ritual practice and burial custom among prehistoric populations of mid-Wales.

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 ritual and funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. 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 the UK.

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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