Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME209
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ring cairn located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. The monument consists of a circular arrangement of stones forming a ring structure, a form characteristic of ritual and funerary sites from the prehistoric period in Wales. Ring cairns of this type typically functioned as ceremonial or burial monuments, though their precise ritual function remains subjects of scholarly debate. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as ME209, reflecting its protected status as a significant prehistoric heritage asset in the region.

Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME209. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I?

Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ring cairn located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME209.

What period does Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I date from?

Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I?

Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I 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 ME209.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du (7.5 km), Tyddyn Du Enclosed Settlement (7.6 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South (7.7 km).

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