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Prehistoric · Kerb Cairn

Llyn Eiddew Bach Round Cairns

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME060
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Kerb Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llyn Eiddew Bach Round Cairns is a kerb cairn of prehistoric date located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The monument comprises a substantial burial mound constructed with a defined perimeter of kerb stones, characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practices in Wales. Such cairns served as communal or individual burial monuments and were often utilised across extended periods, reflecting their importance as enduring ritual and ceremonial focal points within the landscape. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference ME060.

Llyn Eiddew Bach Round Cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME060. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llyn Eiddew Bach Round Cairns?

Llyn Eiddew Bach Round Cairns is a kerb cairn of prehistoric date located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME060.

What period does Llyn Eiddew Bach Round Cairns date from?

Llyn Eiddew Bach Round Cairns dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a kerb cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Llyn Eiddew Bach Round Cairns?

Llyn Eiddew Bach Round Cairns 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 ME060.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llyn Eiddew Bach Round Cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du (6.7 km), Brwyn-Llynau Enclosed Settlement (7.2 km), Hut Circle Settlement East of Caer-Cynog (7.2 km).

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