Scheduled MonumentsWalesAfon Dulyn ring cairn
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Afon Dulyn ring cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN357
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Afon Dulyn ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a ring cairn, a distinctive circular stone structure characteristic of later Bronze Age burial practice in Wales, constructed from stacked stones arranged in a circular formation. Ring cairns of this type typically enclosed cremation burials or served ritual functions within Bronze Age communities, reflecting the ceremonial importance placed upon the dead. The monument survives as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation CN357, preserving evidence of prehistoric funerary customs and settlement patterns in the Conwy region.

Afon Dulyn ring cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN357. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Afon Dulyn ring cairn?

Afon Dulyn ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN357.

What period does Afon Dulyn ring cairn date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Afon Dulyn ring cairn?

Afon Dulyn ring cairn 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 CN357.

What other scheduled monuments are near Afon Dulyn ring cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Settlement West of Allt Goch (5.5 km), Klondyke Lead Mill (6.1 km), Bwlch Cowlyd cairn (7 km).

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