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Cerrig Gwynion is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a circular mound of stones constructed as a burial and ritual monument, characteristic of prehistoric funerary practices in Wales during this era. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its importance as evidence of early religious and ritual activity in the region. Like other cairns of its type, Cerrig Gwynion would have served both as a burial place for the dead and as a focal point for community rituals and ceremonies.
Cerrig Gwynion cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN350. View the official record →
Cerrig Gwynion 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 CN350.
Cerrig Gwynion 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.
Cerrig Gwynion 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 CN350.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn (3.4 km), Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon (4 km), Pen y Gaer Camp (5.2 km).
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