Scheduled MonumentsWalesTrefignath Chambered Tomb
Prehistoric · Chambered round barrow

Trefignath Chambered Tomb

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN011
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered round barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Trefignath Chambered Tomb is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on the island of Anglesey in north Wales, dating to approximately 4000–3000 BC. The monument comprises a substantial stone-built chamber with multiple compartments, originally covered by a cairn of stacked stones, and represents a significant example of megalithic burial architecture from the early farming communities of prehistoric Wales. The tomb's internal structure reveals evidence of successive phases of construction and use, indicating that it served as a communal burial place for multiple interments over an extended period. The site remains a substantial archaeological witness to Neolithic religious practices and funerary customs in Wales, and is designated and protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw.

Trefignath Chambered Tomb is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN011. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trefignath Chambered Tomb?

Trefignath Chambered Tomb is a Neolithic chambered cairn located on the island of Anglesey in north Wales, dating to approximately 4000–3000 BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN011.

What period does Trefignath Chambered Tomb date from?

Trefignath Chambered Tomb dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Trefignath Chambered Tomb?

Trefignath 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 AN011.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trefignath Chambered Tomb?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tre-Arddur Hut Group (0.8 km), Ynys Leurad Hut Circles (2.4 km), The Holyhead Road: quay on the Stanley Embankment (2.4 km).

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