Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryniau Bugeilydd cairns
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Bryniau Bugeilydd cairns

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN352
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryniau Bugeilydd is a ring cairn situated in Conwy, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. The monument comprises a circular or near-circular arrangement of stones with a defined central space, characteristic of the ring cairn form that served funerary and ritual purposes during prehistory. Located in the upland landscape of the Conwy valley, the site represents the Bronze Age practice of commemorating the dead through monumental stone structures. The cairn's designation as a protected ancient monument reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric religious and funerary practices in medieval Wales's prehistoric antecedents.

Bryniau Bugeilydd cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryniau Bugeilydd cairns?

Bryniau Bugeilydd is a ring cairn situated in Conwy, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN352.

What period does Bryniau Bugeilydd cairns date from?

Bryniau Bugeilydd cairns 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 Bryniau Bugeilydd cairns?

Bryniau Bugeilydd cairns 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 CN352.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryniau Bugeilydd cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn (3.6 km), Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon (4.1 km), Pen y Gaer Camp (5.7 km).

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