Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen-y-Fynwent Barrow
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN125
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow is a prehistoric round barrow located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a circular earthen mound that served a funerary and ritual function, typical of barrow construction across prehistoric Britain during this period. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw (SAM AN125), it represents an important element of Anglesey's Bronze Age burial landscape and contributes to understanding prehistoric funeral practices and ritual behaviour in Wales.

Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN125. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow?

Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow is a prehistoric round barrow located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN125.

What period does Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow date from?

Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow?

Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow 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 AN125.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llys Einion Standing Stone (3.1 km), Maen Chwyf (3.2 km), Carreg Leidr (4.8 km).

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