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Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Nant Helygog ring cairn

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME247
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nant Helygog ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. The site comprises a ring cairn, a circular or near-circular stone structure typical of Bronze Age burial practice in Wales, constructed from accumulated stone and earth. Such monuments served as focal points for ritual and funerary activity within their communities. The ring cairn form represents a distinctive regional expression of Bronze Age mortuary architecture, characteristic of the upland areas of mid and north Wales, and contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and burial practices in the region.

Nant Helygog ring cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant Helygog ring cairn?

Nant Helygog ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME247.

What period does Nant Helygog ring cairn date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Nant Helygog ring cairn?

Nant Helygog ring 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 ME247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant Helygog ring cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Anti-invasion Defences 630m E of Cae'r-tyddyn (1.4 km), Brithdir Roman Fort (2.9 km), Dolddeuli Standing Stone (5.6 km).

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