Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarneddi Llwydion
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Carneddi Llwydion

Wales
Cadw SAM GM302
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Carneddi Llwydion is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Cadw SAM GM302). This prehistoric funerary monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents the ritual and religious practices of its period through its construction as a burial cairn. The site consists of a circular heap of stones characteristic of Bronze Age cairn construction, serving as a permanent marker for the interment of the dead and reflecting the community's beliefs concerning afterlife practices and ceremonial commemoration. Such monuments were integral to the prehistoric landscape and continue to provide archaeological evidence of funerary customs and social organisation during the Bronze Age in Wales.

Carneddi Llwydion is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM302. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carneddi Llwydion?

Carneddi Llwydion is a round cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Cadw SAM GM302). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM302.

What period does Carneddi Llwydion date from?

Carneddi Llwydion 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 Carneddi Llwydion?

Carneddi Llwydion 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 GM302.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carneddi Llwydion?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tomen y Clawdd (5.6 km), The Pottery, Nantgarw (6.6 km), Caerffili Mountain Shaft Mounds (8.4 km).

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