A large, multiple-celled sheep fold situated on the north side of Maes-y-Bryn. It measures approximately 45m square and consists of up to 11 cells with multiple entrances and large stone hog holes. One of the cells is connected to the stream indicating the complex was used as a washfold. The walls are made from medium to large rounded stones and boulders and measure 1.2m wide by up to 1.8m high. 2003.11.25/OAN/PJS

A stone-walled fold complex, comprising at least seven rectilinear compartments opening off a central rectangular yard, depicted on OS County series (Caernarvon. VIII.5 1889), with modifications to plan apparent on 3rd ed. (1914).
RCAHMW AP94-CS 1136
RCAHMW AP945140/63
J.Wiles 25.06.04

Mr Nigel Beidas notes that the local name of the sheepfold is 'Buarth Ben Cefn'

RCAHMW, January 2024

Site Record

Afon Maes y Bryn, Sheep Fold