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Neolithic and Bronze AgeSite Name: Plas Newydd Burial Chamber
Country: Wales County: Anglesey Type: Chambered Tomb
Nearest Town: Bangor  Nearest Village: Llanfairpwllgwyngyl
Map Ref: SH5199069722  Landranger Map Number: 114
Latitude: 53.203905N  Longitude: 4.217473W
Condition:
5Perfect
4Almost Perfect
3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
0No data.
-1Completely destroyed
 3 Ambience:
5Superb
4Good
3Ordinary
2Not Good
1Awful
0No data.
 3 Access:
5Can be driven to, probably with disabled access
4Short walk on a footpath
3Requiring a bit more of a walk
2A long walk
1In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
0No data.
 2 Accuracy:
5co-ordinates taken by GPS or official recorded co-ordinates
4co-ordinates scaled from a detailed map
3co-ordinates scaled from a bad map
2co-ordinates of the nearest village
1co-ordinates of the nearest town
0no data
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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber
Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by angela : Plas Newydd If you are visiting Bryn Celli Ddu on Anglesey it is worth looking at this Burial Chamber site as it is nearby at SH 520 697. Coming from the bridge on the A4080 after about 2 miles take the left turn a few metres before the left turn to the National Trust car park for Plas Newydd. This lane has a blue private sign but this is for the centre down there. After a short distance you will... (Vote or comment on this photo)
The Plas Newydd Burial Chamber is close to Bryn Celli Ddu, but not usually open to the public.

Coming from the bridge on the A4080 after about 2 miles there is a left turn a few metres before the left turn to the National Trust car park for Plas Newydd. This lane has a blue private sign and leads to an education centre. We do not advise accessing the site without permission from the National Trust, whose land it is on. Once this is obtained, the tomb is on the right down that lane in a field.

This chambered tomb is recorded as Coflein NPRN 93829, which tells us this monument stands beside a cricket pitch. "Both chambers have their capstones, one a vast slab some 11.5m by 9.5m and 3.5m thick. No trace remains of the mound or cairn". The Coflein record includes a number of photographs and aerial photographs.

The Journal of Antiquities also includes an entry for Plas Newydd Burial Chamber, Llanfair P.G., Anglesey, which includes drawings of the cromlech, directions for finding the site, a description and a list of reference sources for more information.

Note: A rare chance to visit Plas Newydd Burial Chamber, Anglesey, free tour and talks on 16th-19th July 2019 - more details in the comments on our page
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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by Postman : Part of the Snowdon massive on the right (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by Postman : Snowdonia brings up the rear. (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by raythemapman : 1.The large Tomb with its massive Capstone. (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by raythemapman : The Small Tomb . (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by raythemapman : plas newydd

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by raythemapman : This angle shows both Chambers,as they are on a private part of the Estate I had to use a 300mm Zoom Lens.

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by hamish : This is from the front of the chamber.

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by hamish : This is from the back looking along the length of the chamber.

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by cactus_chris : 20180620--Plas Newydd Cromlech, Anglesey (Private Land)

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by Postman : Blue skies

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by jeffrep : Plas Newydd Chambered Tomb.

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by raythemapman : Site in Anglesey (Sir Ynys Mon) Wales: An up to date photo of this double Chamber.09/04/09.

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by TimPrevett : The tomb remains as viewed returning from Bryn yr Hen Bobl, which we'd had permission to visit. Though we were expressly forbidden to approach the Plas Newydd tomb for some reason - but thankfully the zoom allowed me to get somewhere on a dark, damp, day.

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by hamish : This is looking back towards the National Trust carpark. Sorry about the advert for Brakes Bros. (1 comment)

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by TheDruid-3X3 : Here is the Tourist Map of the Plas Newdd Garden. The Map shows that the proper name for the Burial Chamber is 'Cromlech' Burial Chamber. 'Plas Newdd' is actually the name of the surrounding Park & Gardens. I added to the Map with Microsoft Paint the directions for finding the Bryn yr Hen Bobl as that Burial Mound is located on a nearby Farmer's Private Grazing Land. Since the land of t...

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by Bladup : Plas Newydd Burial Chamber.

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by Bladup

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by durhamnature : Old drawing of Plas Newydd, via archive.org

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by jeffrep : Smaller Capstone, Plas Newydd Chambered Tomb.

Plas Newydd Burial Chamber
Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by jeffrep : Larger Capstone, Plas Newydd Chambered Tomb.

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by jeffrep : Rear of Plas Newydd Chambered Tomb (with Lord Anglesey's residence to the right).

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by jeffrep : Plas Newydd Chambered Tomb.

Plas Newydd Burial Chamber
Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by TimPrevett : The tomb remains as viewed returning from Bryn yr Hen Bobl, which we'd had permission to visit. Though we were expressly forbidden to approach the Plas Newydd tomb for some reason - but thankfully the zoom allowed me to get somewhere on a dark, damp, day.

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Plas Newydd Burial Chamber submitted by TimPrevett : At Plas Newydd, also keep an eye out for two very large boulders / stones a short way from the main tomb. We couldn't help but look at them and say "hmmmmn, I wonder".

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Plas Newydd Cromlech Walk and Archaelogy Talks, 16th-19th July 2019 by Andy B on Tuesday, 11 June 2019
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If you've ever wondered what the collection of arranged stones on the grounds of Plas Newydd are, this is a great way to find out more. Join our guide for an early morning walk and talk in the grounds of Plas Newydd House and Garden. Learn all about this ancient burial chamber or 'Cromlech'. Discover more about this prehistoric structure and other examples that can be found on Anglesey.

Please note that the ground will be muddy and uneven in some areas. Wear shoes suitable for walking and outdoor clothing (appropriate for the weather on the day). Dogs on leads are welcome.

This is a free event outside of normal opening hours of the property. The event requires booking due to limited numbers for each day. If you wish to remain at Plas Newydd after the talk you will be required to show your membership or pay for entry at the visitor centre. Please call 01248 714795 for booking.

16 July, 9:30am - 10:30am
18 July, 9:30am - 10:30am
19 July, 9:30am - 10:30am
Additional information
The walk and talk is approx. 1hr each day. Please arrive for a swift start at 9.30am.

More detaiils
https://festival.archaeologyuk.org/events/cromlech-walk-and-archaelogy-talk-1557399165
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Re: Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber by sem on Friday, 09 June 2017
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Coflein OS Grid Ref SH5199069722
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Plas Newydd Stone nth Stone Street View by SteveDut on Friday, 11 June 2010
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Re: Plas Newydd by coldrum on Monday, 29 March 2010
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Plas Newydd Field System by Andy B on Wednesday, 27 January 2010
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Plas Newydd Field System
From Coflein:
"Extensive, denuded earthworks of angular terraced field system, extending to the south and east of the prehistoric enclosure at Plas Newydd (NPRN 303248). It is reasonable to assume that the two sites are related. Discovered during RCAHMW aerial reconnaissance on 9th February 2006."

http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/408657/details/PLAS+NEWYDD%2C+EARTHWORKS+OF+RELICT+TERRACED+FIELD+SYSTEM/
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Re: Plas Newydd by coldrum on Wednesday, 13 January 2010
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Coflein entry.

http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/site/93829/details/PLAS+NEWYDD+BURIAL+CHAMBER/
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Re: Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber by TimPrevett on Monday, 13 March 2006
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"These two tombs are the only two in the whole of Britain outside Ireland to share the remarkable Newgrange style ornamentation.". Not quite true. See also The Calderstones in Liverpool, of all places!
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Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber by Anonymous on Monday, 13 March 2006
Condition:Beautifully maitained with lovely information boards
Ambience:Really atmospheric (would be amazing in cold misty weather)
Access:Excellent in dry weather but on my visit in late Febuary part of the path was under water due to heavy rain.The water was not deep but annoying depending on your choice of footwear.

What would have been nice was a information board explaining the tombs significance along with Barclodiad Y Gawres a few miles further on in Anglesea. These two tombs are the only two in the whole of Britain outside Ireland to share the remarkable Newgrange style ornamentation.To most casual visitors this will mean nothing but to those who have visited other chambers mainly in Wiltshire to be told of this is very important, it would bring their significance to life.

Come on CADW ,your new information boards are lovely but spend a bit more on a just one more to explain those carvings.
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