Prehistoric sites in Snowdonia and Anglesey, Wales

Barclodiad y Gawres Burial Chamber
1 m SE Rhosneigr, Anglesey, Gwynedd, off A4080. OS Map Reference SH 329 707
The name of this neolithic tomb means "the giantess's apronful", which gives you an idea of its impressive size. There are patterns carved into the rocks of the inner passage. See map

Bron y Foel Isaf Burial Chamber
near Barmouth, Gwynedd. OS Map Reference SH 607246
A badly damaged portal dolmen in a superbly scenic location just a few miles from Dyffryn Ardudwy. The large capstone has slipped from its perch. See map

Bryn Cader Faner
near the viilage of Talsarnau, Gwynedd. OS Map Reference SH 647354
Fifteen stones survive in this cairn circle. The stones, up to 6 feet tall, spread out from the centre of the cairn like a porcupine's bristles. Access is via a 4 mile walk through marshy ground, so be sure to bring good footwear! See map

Bryn Celli Dhu
1 m SW Llanfair PG, Anglesey, Gwynedd. OS Map Reference SH 508 702
Very well preserved megalithic mound tomb, one of the finest in Britain. Bring a flashlight (torch). The earthwork tomb was once surrounded by a stone circle, which seems to have been destroyed in the construction of the tomb. See map

Bryn Gwyn Stones
Off the A4080 near Pont Mynach, Llangaffno, Anglesey. Map reference SH 463 669
Two large stones are all that remain of this large circle that must originally have sported 8 stones in a ring of 40 feet in diameter. See map

Dyffryn Ardudwy
Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd. OS Map Reference SH 589 229
What makes this neolithic tomb unique is that there are two burial chambers, 30 feet apart within the mound. See map

Ffrid Newydd
Off the A496 near Tal y Bont OS Map Reference SH 616 213
Two stone circles survive here, though in very poor condition. You'll have to use your imagination to get much of a feel for Ffrid Newydd, though the location is lovely. See map

Lled-Croen-Yr-Yrch
near Llanbrynmair, Gwynedd. OS Map Reference SH642346
Thirty low stones make up this circle of 75 feet diameter, with an outlier some 90 feet away. Nearby is Cerrig Gaerau circle. See map

Llyn Eiddew Bach III
Llandecwyn, Gwynedd. OS MAp Reference SH642346
Only seven of the original 13-14 stones remain of this circle. Of those that remain, the tallest is but 3 feet in height. See map

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