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Prehistoric · Cave

Ogof Arian Cave

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN106
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cave
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ogof Arian is a prehistoric cave situated on the island of Anglesey in Wales. The site is a natural limestone cave system that has yielded evidence of human occupation dating to the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, indicating its use as a shelter or habitation site in prehistory. The cave remains archaeologically significant for its potential to contribute to understanding early human settlement patterns and subsistence practices in the region during these formative periods of Welsh prehistory. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Cadw protection scheme, reflecting its importance to the archaeological and cultural heritage of Wales.

Ogof Arian Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN106. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ogof Arian Cave?

Ogof Arian is a prehistoric cave situated on the island of Anglesey in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN106.

What period does Ogof Arian Cave date from?

Ogof Arian Cave dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cave. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ogof Arian Cave?

Ogof Arian Cave 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 AN106.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ogof Arian Cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Parciau Hillfort (3.6 km), Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead (3.7 km), Parciau Dovecote (4.4 km).

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