Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoel Eiddew platform cairn
Prehistoric · Platform Cairn

Moel Eiddew platform cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG312
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Platform Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Moel Eiddew platform cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary and ritual monument located in Wales and registered with Cadw as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MG312. The site consists of a platform cairn, a distinctive monument type comprising a stone platform with associated burial deposits, characteristic of prehistoric ritual practice in the Welsh uplands. Platform cairns of this type date broadly to the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age periods and typically served both funerary and ceremonial functions within their communities. The monument represents an important example of prehistoric religious and burial practice in the Welsh landscape, contributing to understanding of ancient settlement patterns and ritual behaviour in the region.

Moel Eiddew platform cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG312. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel Eiddew platform cairn?

Moel Eiddew platform cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age funerary and ritual monument located in Wales and registered with Cadw as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference MG312. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG312.

What period does Moel Eiddew platform cairn date from?

Moel Eiddew platform cairn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a platform cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Moel Eiddew platform cairn?

Moel Eiddew platform cairn 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 MG312.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel Eiddew platform cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fron Goch hillfort (5.7 km), Yr Allor Cairn (5.8 km), Rhos-Dyrnog Standing Stone (5.9 km).

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