Hill forts · North Wales
Din Dryfol
In or near Aberffraw.
Din Dryfol — neolithic burial chamber.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bodorgan · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Din Dryfol, the nearest railway station is Bodorgan, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is LL62 5DD, and entry is free. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Din Dryfol 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". Coordinates: 53.2252°, -4.4047°.
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Summary from the official site
Din Dryfol is a Neolithic chambered tomb located on a rocky ridge, featuring an elongated layout with multiple chambers built over several construction phases. Visitors can explore the site, which includes a tall portal stone and ancient capstones, providing insight into prehistoric burial practices.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Din Dryfol is a Neolithic burial chamber on Anglesey, in Wales. It is a scheduled monument and is maintained by Cadw. The monument is near Bethel. Three phases of use have been identified, all dating from the Neolithic period.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2252, -4.4047
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Aberffraw
- Postcode
- LL62 5DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Bodorgan — 2.5 km
- Opening
- 1st April - 31st March 10am-4pm; closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q477748 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Din Dryfol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Din Dryfol - geograph.org.uk - 1044.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Din Dryfol?
- Din Dryfol is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL62 5DD), in the parish of Aberffraw.
- What is Din Dryfol?
- Din Dryfol — neolithic burial chamber.
- How do I get to Din Dryfol?
- The nearest railway station is Bodorgan, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL62 5DD.
- Who runs Din Dryfol?
- Din Dryfol is operated by Cadw.
- Is Din Dryfol a listed building?
- Din Dryfol is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Din Dryfol free to visit?
- Yes, Din Dryfol is free to enter.
- How do I get to Din Dryfol?
- The nearest railway station is Bodorgan, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL62 5DD.