Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn-Isaf Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Tomb

Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN003
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Tomb
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period of monument construction in Britain. The site consists of a stone-built burial chamber typical of Neolithic funerary architecture, designed to accommodate collective inhumations and serving as a focal point for ritual activity within its local community. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the chamber represents an important example of the megalithic tradition that characterised early agricultural societies in Wales during the Neolithic period. The monument contributes to the broader archaeological record of prehistoric religious and funerary practices in north Wales.

Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN003. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber?

Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber is a Neolithic chambered tomb located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period of monument construction in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN003.

What period does Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber date from?

Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered tomb. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber?

Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber 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 CN003.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capel Gallt-Coed (1.4 km), Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber (1.6 km), Standing Stone N of Bettws Fawr (1.9 km).

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