Burial mounds & barrows · South Wales
Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen
In or near Caerwent.
Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen — a burial mound in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen is a burial mound located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen is a burial mound located in South Wales. This prehistoric site is notable for its megalithic structure, reflecting ancient burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6672, -2.8049
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Shirenewton
- Postcode
- NP16 6BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction — 9.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/577449438 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen?
- Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6BA), in the parish of Shirenewton.
- What is Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen?
- Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen — a burial mound in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6BA.
- Is Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen a protected site?
- Yes — Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen free to visit?
- Yes, Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gaer-Ilwyd Dolmen?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6BA. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.