Hendre-Waelod Burial Chamber

Hendre-Waelod is a Neolithic portal tomb standing on the western slopes of Bryniau hill, just 300 metres from the River Conwy in Conwy County Borough. It is also known by the name Allor Moloch, meaning ‘Altar of Moloch’. Portal tombs on the British Isles feature two tall upright stones forming the front of a chamber, topped by a massive capstone. The site sits southwest of Llansanffraid Glan Conwy, a village often shortened to Glan Conwy. The tomb’s eastern stones have collapsed, leaving the large wedge-shaped capstone—about three metres long and a metre thick—resting on the remaining portal stones. These upright stones mark the original entrance on the chamber’s southeast side and now form part of a fence separating a small wood from the pasture. Over time, any traces of the covering mound or cairn have disappeared. Visitors find a quiet field with the tomb’s surviving stones standing close together. The capstone leans slightly, supported by the slender portal stones that once framed the entrance. The nearby River Conwy adds to the peaceful setting, while the surrounding hills offer gentle walks. The site is small but striking, a rare glimpse into Neolithic burial practices in Wales.