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

Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of, is a round cairn of prehistoric date located in Conwy, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN379. The monument belongs to the class of round cairns, which served religious, ritual, and funerary purposes during the prehistoric period. Round cairns of this type typically date to the Bronze Age and were constructed as burial monuments, often containing cremated or inhumed remains within stone-built chambers or cists. The site's location in the upland terrain of Conwy reflects the typical distribution of such funerary monuments across the Welsh landscape during the Bronze Age period.

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?

Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N of, is a round cairn of prehistoric date located in Conwy, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument 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 Britain.

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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