Scheduled MonumentsWalesBwlch Cowlyd cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Bwlch Cowlyd cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN362
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bwlch Cowlyd cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving a funerary and ritual function. The monument consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial structure typical of cairn-building traditions in Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site represents an important example of prehistoric funerary practice in the region. The cairn's precise chronology and construction details remain documented within the archaeological record maintained by Cadw as part of the scheduled monument designation CN362.

Bwlch Cowlyd cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN362. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bwlch Cowlyd cairn?

Bwlch Cowlyd cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving a funerary and ritual function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN362.

What period does Bwlch Cowlyd cairn date from?

Bwlch Cowlyd cairn 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 Bwlch Cowlyd cairn?

Bwlch Cowlyd 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 CN362.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bwlch Cowlyd cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capel Curig cairn (3.7 km), Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Site (5 km), Dyffryn Mymbyr cairn circle (5 km).

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