Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarnedd Cerrig kerb cairn
Prehistoric · Kerb Cairn

Carnedd Cerrig kerb cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG317
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Kerb Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carnedd Cerrig is a kerb cairn located in Wales and dating to the Prehistoric period. The monument consists of a cairn of stone surrounded by a kerb of larger stones, a construction type characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in Britain and Wales. Such kerb cairns served ritual and funerary functions within prehistoric communities, typically marking significant burial sites or ceremonial locations. The site is recorded in the Cadw heritage register as a scheduled ancient monument.

Carnedd Cerrig kerb cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG317. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnedd Cerrig kerb cairn?

Carnedd Cerrig is a kerb cairn located in Wales and dating to the Prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG317.

What period does Carnedd Cerrig kerb cairn date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Carnedd Cerrig kerb cairn?

Carnedd Cerrig kerb 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 MG317.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnedd Cerrig kerb cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Croes y Forwyn cairns (3.2 km), Clawdd Mawr (3.7 km), Cil Haul Barrow (4.1 km).

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