Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarnedd y Saeson & Neighbouring Cairns NW of Foel Dduarth
Prehistoric · Cairnfield

Carnedd y Saeson & Neighbouring Cairns NW of Foel Dduarth

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN138
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cairnfield
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carnedd y Saeson is a prehistoric cairnfield located northwest of Foel Dduarth in Conwy, Wales, comprising multiple burial cairns dating to the Bronze Age. The site consists of several stone-built funerary monuments typical of upland burial practices in north Wales during this period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial activities of Bronze Age communities in the region. The cairns are scattered across the landscape in a grouping characteristic of cairnfield complexes, which served as focal points for burial and religious practice over extended periods. This monument type represents an important archaeological resource for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and settlement patterns in the uplands of Conwy.

Carnedd y Saeson & Neighbouring Cairns NW of Foel Dduarth is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN138. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnedd y Saeson & Neighbouring Cairns NW of Foel Dduarth?

Carnedd y Saeson is a prehistoric cairnfield located northwest of Foel Dduarth in Conwy, Wales, comprising multiple burial cairns dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN138.

What period does Carnedd y Saeson & Neighbouring Cairns NW of Foel Dduarth date from?

Carnedd y Saeson & Neighbouring Cairns NW of Foel Dduarth dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cairnfield. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Carnedd y Saeson & Neighbouring Cairns NW of Foel Dduarth?

Carnedd y Saeson & Neighbouring Cairns NW of Foel Dduarth 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 CN138.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnedd y Saeson & Neighbouring Cairns NW of Foel Dduarth?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pant y Griafolen Huts and Enclosures (6 km), Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement (6.2 km), Settlement between Cil-Twllan and Tan-y-Garth (6.7 km).

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