Scheduled MonumentsWalesMeini Gwyr
Prehistoric · Henge

Meini Gwyr

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM051
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Henge
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Meini Gwyr is a Neolithic henge monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the later Neolithic period. The site comprises a roughly circular earthwork with an associated stone circle, characteristic of henge structures that served ritual and ceremonial functions in prehistoric communities. Archaeological evidence indicates the monument was used for religious and funerary purposes, reflecting the sacred significance attached to such gathering places in Neolithic society. The monument remains an important example of the ritual landscape developed in south Wales during this formative prehistoric period.

Meini Gwyr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM051. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Meini Gwyr?

Meini Gwyr is a Neolithic henge monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the later Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM051.

What period does Meini Gwyr date from?

Meini Gwyr dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a henge. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Meini Gwyr?

Meini Gwyr 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 CM051.

What other scheduled monuments are near Meini Gwyr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugiau Round Barrows (6.3 km), Inscribed Stone N of Parciau Farmhouse (7.6 km), Gelli Diogyn Hillfort (7.6 km).

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