Trefignath
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. It was excavated between 1977 and 1979, revealing several phases of occupation with three separate burial chambers built in succession. It is a scheduled ancient monument, maintained by Cadw.
Trefignath, cairn and tombs from the east; first tomb on left, second in middle, third on right | |
| Location | Holy Island, Wales |
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| Region | Great Britain |
| Coordinates | 53.2932°N 4.6143°W |
| Type | chambered tomb and stone alignment |
| Length | 23m |
| Width | 9m |
| History | |
| Material | Stone |
| Periods | Neolithic |
| Site notes | |
| Archaeologists | Christopher Smith, Frances Lynch |
| Management | Cadw |
| Public access | Yes |
| Scheduled Ancient Monument | |
Trefignath is adjacent to an alignment of small standing stones which extends some 350 metres northwestwards. Beyond these, some 450 metres from Trefignath, is the larger Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone.
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