Scheduled MonumentsWalesAfon Bedol cist
Prehistoric · Cist burial

Afon Bedol cist

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN361
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cist burial
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Afon Bedol cist is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Conwy, Wales, and represents an important example of prehistoric funerary practice in North Wales. The cist, a stone burial chamber constructed from stone slabs, dates to the Bronze Age period when such chambered burials served as repositories for the dead and reflected the ritual and social practices of contemporary communities. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation CN361, recognising its archaeological significance. Such cist burials provide valuable evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns, mortuary practices, and the cultural landscape of prehistoric Wales.

Afon Bedol cist is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN361. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Afon Bedol cist?

Afon Bedol cist is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Conwy, Wales, and represents an important example of prehistoric funerary practice in North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN361.

What period does Afon Bedol cist date from?

Afon Bedol cist dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cist burial. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Afon Bedol cist?

Afon Bedol cist is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CN361.

What other scheduled monuments are near Afon Bedol cist?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capel Curig cairn (4 km), Dyffryn Mymbyr cairn circle (4.8 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd (4.8 km).

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