Barclodiad y Gawres

The cruciform passage grave features a central chamber with three additional branches extending into smaller chambers, covered by an earth mound of 27 meters diameter.

Built between 3000-2500 BC, archaeologists discovered two cremated male burials and remains of a fire containing bones of wrasse, eel, frog, and other animals.

The carved stones within the chamber display geometric patterns including spirals, zigzags, and chevrons, similar to those found in Irish burial sites.

The interior chamber remains accessible from April to October during weekends and holidays through guided tours arranged by the Welsh heritage organization Cadw.

The central chamber contained evidence of ritual food preparation, including a mixture of marine and land animals covered with limpet shells and pebbles.

Website: http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/barclodiad-burial-chamber/?lang=en

GPS coordinates: 53.20728,-4.50352

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:02