Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb
Health & Safety Alert
Please be aware that due to coastal erosion, the area around the monument needs extra care when using the lower coastal path. The path leading to the monument is currently safe and unaffected. Cadw are closely monitoring the site and if you have any concerns please check our latest advice and research on climate change and Cadw’s historic environment team’s latest publication – Historic Environment and Climate Change in Wales – Sector Adaptation Plan.
Please contact us to raise any concerns you may have about the monument: email: cadw@tfw.wales
New summer guided tours programme launching spring 2025
Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb will be part of our summer 2025 guided tours programme offering the opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of this fascinating heritage location with our expert guides.
Look out for updates on our website, social media and newsletter from spring 2025.
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An atmospheric tomb with rare examples of prehistoric art
Barclodiad y Gawres (‘The Giantess’s Apronful’ in English) gives a revealing – and surprising – glimpse into the lives of our ancient ancestors. Perched in a spectacular cliffside location, the 90ft/27m earthen mound is a modern reconstruction, but beneath lies a 23ft/7m passageway leading to a cross-shaped chamber that houses the tomb’s most exciting treasures.
Among a series of stones are five etched with intricate patterns of zig-zags and spirals, which hint at the site’s significance for Anglesey’s early inhabitants. While similar carvings have been found at Neolithic (New Stone Age) sites in Ireland, the only other tomb in the UK with examples of such megalithic art is a few miles away at Bryn Celli Ddu.
New summer guided tours programme launching spring 2025
Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb will be part of our summer 2025 guided tours programme, offering the opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of this fascinating heritage location with our expert guides.
Look out for updates on our website, social media and newsletter from spring 2025.
Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to find out about our guided tours programme and how to book tickets.
Opening times & prices
Opening times
| 1st April - 31st March | 10am-4pm |
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The chambered tomb can be viewed externally throughout the year 10am–4pm |
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Visitor information
Car park
Porth Trecastell car park
Dogs welcome
Drone policy
Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance
No smoking
Smoking is not permitted.
Directions
Google MapFor further information, please contact: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000 or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50.
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