Scheduled MonumentsWalesAfon Ystymiau, cairns to N of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN379
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The cairns to the north of Afon Ystymiau form a Prehistoric round cairn monument located in Conwy, Wales, and is registered with Cadw under the reference CN379. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents the funerary and ritual practices of prehistoric communities in the region. Round cairns of this type typically served as burial monuments, constructed from heaped stone to mark and contain cremated or inhumed remains, and often functioned as focal points for ceremonial activity. The monument's survival in the Conwy landscape provides evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and burial customs in North Wales.

Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN379. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of?

The cairns to the north of Afon Ystymiau form a Prehistoric round cairn monument located in Conwy, Wales, and is registered with Cadw under the reference CN379. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN379.

What period does Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of date from?

Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of?

Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of 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 CN379.

What other scheduled monuments are near Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Dolwyddelan (3 km), Tomen y Castell (3.1 km), Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut (5 km).

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