Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynwent y Llwyn
Early Medieval · Mound

Mynwent y Llwyn

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN065
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Mound
Broad class
Unassigned
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynwent y Llwyn is an Early Medieval mound located in Anglesey, Wales. The site, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument reference AN065, represents funerary or ceremonial usage during the Early Medieval period, though the precise chronology and function remain subjects of archaeological study. The mound's physical form and its classification as an unassigned monument type reflect the challenges in determining the exact nature of such earthworks without systematic excavation or further investigation. The site forms part of Anglesey's broader archaeological landscape of Early Medieval burial and ritual sites.

Mynwent y Llwyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN065. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynwent y Llwyn?

Mynwent y Llwyn is an Early Medieval mound located in Anglesey, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN065.

What period does Mynwent y Llwyn date from?

Mynwent y Llwyn dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynwent y Llwyn?

Mynwent y Llwyn 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 AN065.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynwent y Llwyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trefwri Standing Stone (5.6 km), Caer Lêb Romano-British Farm (5.8 km), Castell Bryngwyn Prehistoric Enclosure (6.1 km).

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