Wales Travel Guide
Prehistoric Sites in Wales A-Z

Browse this list of prehistoric sites to visit in Wales by Region (click here for a regional map) or alphabetically (on this page). Unless otherwise noted, most sites are freely accessible, but please be respectful of the rights of landowners.

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Rhosneigr, Gwynedd Barclodiad y Gawres The name of this neolithic tomb means "the giantess's apronful", which gives you an idea of its impressive size. The spiral patterns found here and at Bryn Celli Ddu are unique in Wales. Rhosneigr, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales Location: 1 m SE Rhosneigr, off A4080 OS map reference: SH329 707 Photo: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Barmouth, Gwynedd Bron y Foel Isaf Burial Chamber 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. Barmouth, Gwynedd, Wales Location: 7 m N Barmouth, off A496 OS map reference: SH607 246 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Talsarnau, Gwynedd Bryn Cader Faner 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! Talsarnau, Gwynedd, Wales Location: on A496, then 4 m walk OS map reference: SH647 354 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Llanfair PG, Gwynedd Bryn Celli Dhu Very well preserved megalithic mound tomb, one of the finest in Britain. Bring a torch (flashlight). The earthwork tomb was once surrounded by a stone circle, which seems to have been destroyed in the construction of the tomb. This is the only chamber on the mainland to be illuminated at both the winter and summer solstices. Llanfair PG, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales Location: 1 m SW Llanfair PG, off A4080 OS map reference: SH508 702 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Pont Mynach, Gwynedd Bryn Gwyn Stones 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. Pont Mynach, Llangaffno, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales Location: off A4080 OS map reference: SH462 669 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Deri, Glamorgan Carn Bugail A roughly circular cairn of 51-54 feet in diameter adorns the top of Cefn Gelligaer. A damaged burial cist is in the centre of the cairn. Deri, Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales Location: 3.5 m NW Deri on minor roads OS map reference: SO100 036 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rhyd-y-Fro, Glamorgan Carn Llechart A ring cairn composed of 25 stones canted outward at an angle, surrounding a central burial cist. Rhyd-y-Fro, Glamorgan, Wales Location: 1 m NW Rhyd-y-Fro OS map reference: SN697 063 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Craig-y-nos, Powys Cerrig Duon (Maen Mawr) An oval ring of low stones. Thirty feet from the ring is a striking setting of a tall (7 foot high) stone and two smaller stones in a line. Craig-y-nos, Powys, Wales Location: 20 m SW Brecon, off A4067 OS map reference: SN852 206 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Penmaenmawr, Gwynedd Circle 275 Five low stones in a circle that has been called the smallest in Britain. Quartz deposits have been unearthed in a pit in the centre of the circle. Circle 275 is quite close to the more striking Druid's Circle. Penmaenmawr, Gwynedd, Wales Location: off A55, then 1 m walk OS map reference: SH725 747 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Penmaenmawr, Gwynedd Druid's Circle Thirty stones make up this unevenly spaced circle, with a diameter of roughly 80 feet.The stones are elevated on a rough bank of rubble, and entrance is through a group of 4 stones set 8 feet apart. Druid's Circle is within sight of Circle 275. Penmaenmawr, Gwynedd, Wales Location: off A55, then 1 m walk OS map reference: SH723 746 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd Dyffryn Ardudwy What makes this neolithic tomb unique is that there are two burial chambers, 30 feet apart within the mound. Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, Wales Location: off A496 OS map reference: SH589 228 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Henry's Moat, Dyfed Dyffryn Syfynwy Eighteen stones varying in height from 3 to 7 feet surround a cairn. Henry's Moat, Fishguard, Dyfed, Wales OS map reference: SN059 285 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tal y Bont, Gwynedd Ffrid Newydd 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. Tal y Bont, Barmouth, Gwynedd, Wales Location: 2 m W A496 near Tal y Bont OS map reference: SH616 213 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Walton, Powys Four Stones As the name suggests, this is a group of four standing stones, of 5-6 feet in height. The SW stone has markings which may be cupmarks Walton, Presteigne, Powys, Wales Location: 1 m NW Walton, off A44 OS map reference: SO245 607 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Gaer Llwyd, Gwent Gaer Llwyd (Garnllwyd) A small dolmen with a broken capstone that once measured 12 feet in length. The capstone probably covered a small chambered tomb. Gaer Llwyd, Chepstow, Gwent, Wales Location: on A4235 OS map reference: ST445 968 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Mynachlog-ddu, Dyfed Gors Fawr A circle of some 70 feet in diameter composed of 16 low stones. Nearby are two larger stones aligned on a NW-SW axis. The circle is near the supposed site where the "bluestones" of Stonehenge were quarried. Mynachlog-ddu, Dyfed, Wales Location: 1 m SW Mynachlog-ddu OS map reference: SN134 294 Photo: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Great Orme, Gwynedd Location map Great Orme Copper Mines Extraordinary copper mines dating to the Bronze Age. The underground galleries can be visited, and an interpretive centre explores the history and archaeology of the mines. Great Orme, Llandudno, Gwynedd, Wales , LL30 2XG Website: Great Orme Copper Mines Email: gomines@greatorme.freeserve.co.uk Phone: 01492 870447 OS map reference: SH770 830 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Caerwent, Gwent Grey Hill Thirteen low stones remain of a circle just over 30 feet diameter. One unusual feature gere is that the stones are butted against each other like a continuous wall. A solitary, tall (6 feet high) stone stands outside the circle, with a larger outlier nearby. Caerwent, Gwent, Wales Location: 4 m N Caerwent, off A48 OS map reference: ST438 935 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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