Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarnedd y Filiast Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carnedd y Filiast Cairn

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME253
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 Filiast Cairn is a round cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a substantial stone cairn constructed in the characteristic manner of Bronze Age funerary monuments. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw reflects its significance as evidence of prehistoric ritual and burial practices in the region. The site represents the type of communal or individual burial monument that was constructed during the Bronze Age across Wales, serving as a permanent marker of burial and ceremonial importance to the local population.

Carnedd y Filiast Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME253. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnedd y Filiast Cairn?

Carnedd y Filiast Cairn is a round cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME253.

What period does Carnedd y Filiast Cairn date from?

Carnedd y Filiast Cairn 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 y Filiast Cairn?

Carnedd y Filiast 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 ME253.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnedd y Filiast Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garnedd Wen Cairn (3.2 km), Ffridd-y-Fedw Platform House (4.6 km), Pont Newydd (Southern) (6.7 km).

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