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Prehistoric · Kerb Cairn

Tal y Waen cairns

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME244
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Kerb Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tal y Waen cairns is a kerb cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Meirionnydd, north Wales. The monument consists of a circular stone mound defined by a perimeter of upright stones, a constructional form typical of prehistoric funerary monuments in Wales. The site represents evidence of ritual and burial practices among early prehistoric communities in the region. Like other cairns of this type, Tal y Waen would have served as a focal point for ancestor veneration and ceremonial activity within the local landscape.

Tal y Waen cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME244. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tal y Waen cairns?

Tal y Waen cairns is a kerb cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Meirionnydd, north Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME244.

What period does Tal y Waen cairns date from?

Tal y Waen cairns dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a kerb cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tal y Waen cairns?

Tal y Waen cairns 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 ME244.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tal y Waen cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Lwyd cairns (3.4 km), Llynnau Cregennen Standing Stone (4.5 km), Afon Arthog cup-marked rock (4.8 km).

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