Scheduled MonumentsWalesCedig Cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cedig Cairn

Wales
Cadw SAM MG306
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cedig Cairn is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones constructed for funerary and ritual purposes, characteristic of Neolithic or Bronze Age burial practices in the region. As a designated Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG306, it represents an important example of prehistoric religious and ceremonial activity in Wales. The cairn's survival testifies to the long-term use of such monuments as focal points for ritual observance and the commemoration of the dead during the earlier prehistoric periods.

Cedig Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG306. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cedig Cairn?

Cedig Cairn is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG306.

What period does Cedig Cairn date from?

Cedig 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 Cedig Cairn?

Cedig 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 MG306.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cedig Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement (1.8 km), Chambered Cairn above Afon y Dolau Gwynion, NE of Lake Vyrnwy (2.1 km), Afon y Dolau Gwynion kerb cairn (2.6 km).

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