Barclodiad y Gawres
A Neolithic passage tomb on a headland, with rare prehistoric carved stones inside and views over the western bay.
Barclodiad y Gawres (“the giantess’s apron”) sits on a headland just north of Porth Trecastell bay, south of Rhosneigr. It is a cross-shaped passage tomb about 5,000 years old, and five stones inside the chamber are carved with spirals and zigzags, a rare example of prehistoric stone art in Britain. The chamber is usually locked, but you can look through the iron gate, and on some summer days Cadw or local groups run guided openings. The headland offers wide views. It is about a 10-minute walk from the bay car park and can be combined with St Cwyfan’s Church.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior on select open days only
Nearby sights
- St Cwyfan's Church
- Rhosneigr
- Llanddwyn Island
- Trearddur Bay
- Newborough Beach & Forest
- Holyhead Breakwater Country Park
- Holyhead Mountain
- Cemaes Bay