Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarnedd y Ddelw Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN398
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 y Ddelw Cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a rubble mound constructed from stone, characteristic of cairn burial practices in Neolithic and Bronze Age Wales. As a ritual and funerary monument, it would have functioned as a burial place and potentially a focus for ceremonial activity for the local community during prehistoric times. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM CN398, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance as evidence of early Welsh funeral customs and religious practice.

Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN398. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn?

Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN398.

What period does Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn date from?

Carnedd y Ddelw 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 y Ddelw Cairn?

Carnedd y Ddelw 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 CN398.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement, N of Cwm Eigiau (6.6 km), Carnedd Dafydd cairn (8.7 km), Carnedd Dafydd, cairn to SW of (8.9 km).

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