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Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN013
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb is a Neolithic burial monument located on Anglesey in north Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The site consists of a stone-built chamber constructed within or beneath an earthen mound, representing the typical megalithic tomb architecture of prehistoric Wales. The monument served a ritual and funerary function, likely used for communal burial practices over an extended period during the Neolithic era. As a designated ancient monument under Cadw's protection, Tŷ Newydd provides archaeological evidence for the burial customs and social organisation of early farming communities in Wales.

Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN013. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb?

Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb is a Neolithic burial monument located on Anglesey in north Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN013.

What period does Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb date from?

Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb 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 Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb?

Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb 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 AN013.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tŷ Newydd Chambered Tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bodfeddan Inscribed Stone (1.4 km), Castellor Hut Group (2.4 km), Pen-Sieri Inscribed Stone (3.3 km).

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