Hill forts · North Wales
Barclodiad y Gawres
In or near Aberffraw.
Barclodiad y Gawres — neolithic burial chamber in Anglesey, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ty Croes · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Barclodiad y Gawres is located in North Wales, with the nearest railway station being Ty Croes, approximately 2.6 km away. Entry is free, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is LL63 5TE.
About
Barclodiad y Gawres is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Cadw. Managed by Cadw. Wikidata describes it as: "neolithic burial chamber in Anglesey, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 53.2070°, -4.5035°.
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Summary from the official site
Barclodiad y Gawres is a reconstructed chambered tomb located on a cliffside, offering insights into prehistoric life. Visitors can explore a passageway leading to a cross-shaped chamber adorned with unique Neolithic art, including intricate carvings. The site is significant for understanding the cultural heritage of Anglesey's early inhabitants.
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From the Wikipedia article
Barclodiad y Gawres (Welsh for 'The Giantess's Apronful'; Welsh pronunciation: [barkˌlɔdjad ə ˈgau̯rɛs]) is a Neolithic burial chamber between Rhosneigr and Aberffraw on the south-western coast of the island of Anglesey in North Wales. It is an example of a cruciform passage grave, a notable feature being its decorated stones. Similar graves and marks exist across the Irish Sea in the Boyne Valley.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2070, -4.5035
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Aberffraw
- Postcode
- LL63 5TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Ty Croes — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; external viewing year-round
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q807965 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Barclodiad y Gawres (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: BarclodiadyGawres.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barclodiad y Gawres?
- Barclodiad y Gawres is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL63 5TE), in the parish of Aberffraw.
- What is Barclodiad y Gawres?
- Barclodiad y Gawres — neolithic burial chamber in Anglesey, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Barclodiad y Gawres?
- The nearest railway station is Ty Croes, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL63 5TE.
- Who runs Barclodiad y Gawres?
- Barclodiad y Gawres is operated by Cadw.
- Is Barclodiad y Gawres a listed building?
- Barclodiad y Gawres is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Barclodiad y Gawres free to visit?
- Yes, Barclodiad y Gawres is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barclodiad y Gawres?
- The nearest railway station is Ty Croes, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL63 5TE.