Trefignath is a Neolithic tomb that comprises three chambers. Excavations suggest that the site was used by humans for 1,500 years and many ancient artefacts have been found there. Trefignath is situated close to some small standing stones and the larger Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone.

Zoe Evans

April 18, 2023

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Trefignath Burial Chamber
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Trefignath is a Neolithic burial chamber near Trearddur, south of Holyhead on Holy Island, off Anglesey in Wales. In its most complete form it included a large cairn covering three stone tombs, set on a small knoll.

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Elevation 20 m

10AM-4PM

Free Entry

Contacts

Holyhead LL65 2TR

cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/trefignath-burial-chamber

cadw@gov.wales

0300 0256000

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Location: Holyhead, Anglesey, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Trefignath Burial Chamber – Trearddur Bay Beach loop from Holyhead

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