Barclodiad y Gawres

Barclodiad y Gawres is a Neolithic burial chamber between and on the south-western coast of the island of in . It is an example of a cruciform passage grave, a notable feature being its decorated stones.
  • Tourist attraction
  • Description: neolithic burial chamber in Anglesey, Wales, UK
  • Also known as
    “Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb”
    “Barclodiad-y-Gawres Burial Chamber”
    “The Giantess’s Apronful”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cribinau and Tŷ Croes railway station.
is a small tidal island off the south west… is situated 1½ miles south of Barclodiad y Gawres.
Ansbaradigeidfran, Public domain.
Railway station
serves Tŷ Croes on the isle… is situated 1½ miles northeast of Barclodiad y Gawres.
Sports venue
The is a motor racing circuit located in Ty Croes, , . is situated 1¼ miles south of Barclodiad y Gawres.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rhosneigr and Bryn Du.
is a village in the county of in .
is a village in , in north-west Wales. is situated 1½ miles northeast of Barclodiad y Gawres.
is a village and community on the south west coast of the Isle of Anglesey in .
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Latitude
53.20728° or 53° 12′ 26″ north
Longitude
-4.50352° or 4° 30′ 13″ west
Open location code
9C5Q6F4W+WH
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Welsh—“Barclodiad y Gawres” goes by many names.
Barclodiad y GawresDutch
ברקלודיאד וי גאוורHebrew
Barclodiad y GawresItalian
Barclodiad y GawresNorwegian
Barclodiad y GawresNorwegian Bokmål
Барклодиад-и-ГауресRussian
Barclod y gawresWelsh
Barclodiad y GawresWelsh
Beddrod Siambr Barclodiad y GawresWelsh
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