Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarnedd Fach cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carnedd Fach cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN366
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carnedd Fach is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a mound of stones constructed as a funerary and ritual structure typical of prehistoric cairn-building traditions in Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, it represents evidence of early burial practices and ceremonial activity in the region. The cairn's survival has made it an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and religious observance in north Wales.

Carnedd Fach cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN366. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnedd Fach cairn?

Carnedd Fach is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN366.

What period does Carnedd Fach cairn date from?

Carnedd Fach 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 Carnedd Fach cairn?

Carnedd Fach 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 CN366.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnedd Fach cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Holyhead Road: the Ogwen Pass (2.1 km), Nant Ffrancon Anti-invasion Defences (2.6 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd (2.6 km).

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