Scheduled MonumentsWalesPerthi-Duon Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN059
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on the island of Anglesey in Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument consists of a stone-built burial chamber that formed part of a larger communal funerary structure typical of its era. As a chambered tomb, it would have served as a ritual and burial focus for a prehistoric community, reflecting the religious and social practices of early agricultural societies in Wales. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation system.

Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN059. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber?

Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on the island of Anglesey in Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN059.

What period does Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber date from?

Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber?

Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber 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 AN059.

What other scheduled monuments are near Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ancient Village 270m West of Bod Angharad (8.6 km), Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields (8.8 km), Hut Circle Settlement and Field System South-East of Erw (8.9 km).

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