Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

The Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME151
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones is a prehistoric funerary and ritual monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site comprises round cairns and associated standing stones that date to the Bronze Age, representing the ceremonial landscape practices of that period. The cairns served as burial structures, while the standing stones functioned within the wider ritual context of the Bronze Age communities who inhabited this upland region. The monument complex demonstrates the enduring significance of this locality for successive generations engaged in funerary and religious practices during prehistoric times.

The Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME151. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones?

The Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones is a prehistoric funerary and ritual monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME151.

What period does The Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones date from?

The Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones?

The Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones 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 ME151.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Cregennen Cairns and Standing Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell y Bere (4.8 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Craig Ty'n-y-Cornel (5.3 km), Twll y Darren Round Barrow (5.9 km).

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