Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarnedd Howel Round Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carnedd Howel Round Cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN393
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carnedd Howel Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of a round cairn, a burial structure constructed from stacked stone that would have served both commemorative and ritualistic functions for the prehistoric community that built it. Round cairns of this type are characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices across Wales and represent a significant development in funerary tradition from earlier Neolithic monuments. The cairn's survival to the present day contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Bronze Age funerary monuments in the Conwy region.

Carnedd Howel Round Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN393. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnedd Howel Round Cairn?

Carnedd Howel Round Cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN393.

What period does Carnedd Howel Round Cairn date from?

Carnedd Howel Round 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 Howel Round Cairn?

Carnedd Howel Round 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 CN393.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnedd Howel Round Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut and Enclosure Near Mur-Moch (8.3 km), Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures (8.5 km), Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo (8.6 km).

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