Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarnedd Llewelyn cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carnedd Llewelyn cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN371
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 Llewelyn is a Neolithic round cairn located in Conwy, north Wales, and forms part of the prehistoric funerary and ritual landscape of Snowdonia. The monument consists of a circular stone mound constructed during the Neolithic period, characteristic of the communal burial monuments erected across Wales during the fourth and third millennia BC. The cairn's construction and use reflect the ritual practices and social organisation of prehistoric communities, who employed such monuments both as burial chambers and as markers of territorial significance within the landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Carnedd Llewelyn contributes to our understanding of Neolithic settlement patterns and funerary customs in north Wales.

Carnedd Llewelyn cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN371. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnedd Llewelyn cairn?

Carnedd Llewelyn is a Neolithic round cairn located in Conwy, north Wales, and forms part of the prehistoric funerary and ritual landscape of Snowdonia. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN371.

What period does Carnedd Llewelyn cairn date from?

Carnedd Llewelyn 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 Llewelyn cairn?

Carnedd Llewelyn 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 CN371.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnedd Llewelyn cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Huts and Enclosures SE of Glan Llugwy (3.8 km), Afon Bedol cairn and standing stone (4.2 km), Afon Bedol cist (4.2 km).

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