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Bronze Age · Round Cairn

Cefn Cyfarwydd Cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN369
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Cyfarwydd Cairn is a Bronze Age round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference SAM CN369. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones constructed during the Bronze Age, serving ritual, religious and funerary functions typical of cairn monuments from this period. The site reflects the burial and ceremonial practices of Bronze Age communities in North Wales, representing an important element of the archaeological landscape of the region. Like other cairns of its type and era, it would have functioned as a burial monument and potential focus for ritual activity within its local Bronze Age settlement.

Cefn Cyfarwydd Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN369. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Cyfarwydd Cairn?

Cefn Cyfarwydd Cairn is a Bronze Age round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference SAM CN369. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN369.

What period does Cefn Cyfarwydd Cairn date from?

Cefn Cyfarwydd Cairn dates from the bronze age 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 Cefn Cyfarwydd Cairn?

Cefn Cyfarwydd 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 CN369.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Cyfarwydd Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafna Lead Mine Mill (3.9 km), Vale of Conwy Lead Mine (4 km), Coed Mawr Pool Lead Mine (5.2 km).

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