Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig Cwm Silyn round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Craig Cwm Silyn round cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN388
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craig Cwm Silyn is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Conwy, Wales. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone, characteristic of funerary and ritual monuments constructed during prehistory in Wales. Such cairns typically served as burial places and may have held significance within the religious and ceremonial practices of their respective periods. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM CN388, reflecting its importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and ritual activity in the region.

Craig Cwm Silyn round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN388. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig Cwm Silyn round cairn?

Craig Cwm Silyn is a round cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN388.

What period does Craig Cwm Silyn round cairn date from?

Craig Cwm Silyn round 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Craig Cwm Silyn round cairn?

Craig Cwm Silyn round 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 CN388.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig Cwm Silyn round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Caerau (6.6 km), Hut Circle East of Taleifion (6.7 km), Gorseddau or Ynysypandy Slate Factory (7.3 km).

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