Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarnedd Lwyd cairns
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carnedd Lwyd cairns

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME241
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 Lwyd cairns are a Bronze Age round cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, serving as evidence of prehistoric burial and ritual practice in the region. The monument comprises a substantial stone cairn construction typical of the Bronze Age funerary tradition in Wales, reflecting the cultural practices and social organisation of its period. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Welsh heritage protection scheme, recognising its archaeological and historical importance. The cairn represents the material expression of Bronze Age communities' engagement with the landscape through monumental construction and their treatment of the dead within a ritual framework.

Carnedd Lwyd cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnedd Lwyd cairns?

Carnedd Lwyd cairns are a Bronze Age round cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, serving as evidence of prehistoric burial and ritual practice in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME241.

What period does Carnedd Lwyd cairns date from?

Carnedd Lwyd cairns dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Carnedd Lwyd cairns?

Carnedd Lwyd cairns 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 ME241.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnedd Lwyd cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell y Bere (5.2 km), Hut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr (5.2 km), Bedd-y-Brenin Round Cairn (5.2 km).

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