Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Coch Cairn and Cist
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME220
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist is a prehistoric round cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME220. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and functioned as a burial structure, combining a stone cairn with an internal cist used for funerary purposes. The site represents evidence of Bronze Age ritual and burial practice in upland Wales and remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and ceremonial activity in the region. The cairn's physical form and associated cist reflect the religious and ritual beliefs of Bronze Age communities concerning the treatment and commemoration of their dead.

Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME220. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist?

Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist is a prehistoric round cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME220. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME220.

What period does Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist date from?

Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist 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 Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist?

Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist 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 ME220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tal y Waen cairns (5.9 km), Tyddyn-y-Coed Camp (6.8 km), Maes Coch Deserted Rural Settlement (7 km).

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