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Carnguwch Cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a circular stone heap typical of cairns constructed during prehistory for ritual, religious, or funerary purposes. Its precise archaeological significance remains tied to its function as a burial marker or ritual focus within the prehistoric landscape of north Wales. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw heritage scheme, reflecting its recognized importance to understanding prehistoric funerary practices in the region.
Carnguwch Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN043. View the official record →
Carnguwch Cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN043.
Carnguwch 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.
Carnguwch 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 CN043.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone NW of Trallwyn (1.3 km), Moel Gwynus Standing Stone (3 km), Four Crosses Standing Stone (4.7 km).
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