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Llyn y Tarw is a Neolithic ritual complex located in Anglesey, Wales, comprising stone structures associated with prehistoric religious and funerary practice. The site includes a stone circle and related megalithic features that date to the Neolithic period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial activities of early agricultural communities in Wales. The monument stands as evidence of the sophisticated religious beliefs and communal gathering practices of Neolithic societies, with the stone structures serving functions connected to both burial rites and broader ceremonial purposes. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw recognises its archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric Welsh ritual landscapes.
Llyn y Tarw ritual complex is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG258. View the official record →
Llyn y Tarw is a Neolithic ritual complex located in Anglesey, Wales, comprising stone structures associated with prehistoric religious and funerary practice. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG258.
Llyn y Tarw ritual complex dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Llyn y Tarw ritual complex 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 MG258.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Earthwork NE of Caersws (revealed by aerial photography) (5.3 km), Caersws Roman Site (5.6 km), Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in SE part of vicus (5.7 km).
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