Bodowyr facts for kids
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Bodowyr Burial Chamber is a very old stone structure. It was built during the Neolithic period, which was the New Stone Age. People sometimes call it a dolmen or a passage grave. It's basically a burial chamber made from huge stones stacked together. You can find it in a farmer's field on Anglesey, an island in north Wales. It's near Bodowyr Farm, about 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) east of Llangaffo.
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What is Bodowyr Burial Chamber?
This ancient site is a special type of burial chamber. It was once part of a larger passage grave. These kinds of tombs are more common in Ireland. The main part of the chamber has three tall stones. They stand about one meter (three feet) high. These stones hold up a large, wedge-shaped capstone.
How it was built
A big flat stone lies nearby on the western side. This stone might have been part of the original structure. Perhaps it was another upright stone, or it blocked the entrance. There is also a low stone near the entrance on the east. This might have been a kerb or a sill.
Originally, a mound of earth or rubble covered the dolmen. There would have been a passage leading into the mound. This passage started from the entrance on the southeast side. Over time, the mound has completely disappeared.
Why this spot?
The chamber is on flat, low ground. It's not clear why this exact spot was chosen. However, you can see Snowdon and the Glyderau mountains in the distance. The Llanberis Pass is visible between them. This view might have been important to the people who built it. There might even be a special alignment with the sun or moon. This alignment would be seen from the entrance. Experts are still trying to figure this out.
Visiting Bodowyr Burial Chamber
The Welsh heritage group Cadw looks after Bodowyr Burial Chamber. You can visit it almost any day of the year. It is open from 10 AM to 4 PM. It is closed on December 24th, 25th, and 26th, and on January 1st.
To reach the chamber, you need to walk about 100 meters (330 feet). This walk is across a field that can sometimes be muddy. There is no charge to enter the site.
