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 late fourth or third millennium BCE. The site comprises a roughly circular earthwork with an associated stone circle, characteristic of ritual and ceremonial monuments of the Neolithic period. Its construction reflects the significant investment of labour and resources typical of major ritual centres, indicating its importance within the prehistoric religious practices of its community. The monument remains archaeologically significant as evidence of Neolithic social organisation and ceremonial activity in south Wales.

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 late fourth or third millennium BCE. 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 Britain.

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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