Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn II
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn II

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME210
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 II is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ring cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME210 by Cadw. The monument consists of a circular or sub-circular arrangement of stones that likely served ritual or funerary functions during the prehistoric period. Ring cairns of this type are characteristic features of upland Wales and typically date to the later Neolithic or Bronze Age, though precise dating for individual examples remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. The site represents an important element of the prehistoric ritual landscape of Meirionnydd and contributes to understanding the patterns of ceremonial and burial practice in prehistoric Wales.

Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn II is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME210. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn II?

Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn II is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ring cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME210 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME210.

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

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

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

Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn II 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 ME210.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du (7 km), Hut Circle Settlement East of Caer-Cynog (7.4 km), Brwyn-Llynau Enclosed Settlement (7.5 km).

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