Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig Cwmbychan cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Craig Cwmbychan cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN364
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 Cwmbychan cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a substantial stone mound that represents the funerary and ritual practices of prehistoric Welsh communities. As a round cairn, it would have functioned as a burial monument, potentially serving multiple interments or as a focus for ritual activity across an extended period. The site is of archaeological significance for understanding Bronze Age mortuary customs and settlement patterns in the Conwy valley region.

Craig Cwmbychan cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN364. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig Cwmbychan cairn?

Craig Cwmbychan cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN364.

What period does Craig Cwmbychan cairn date from?

Craig Cwmbychan 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 Cwmbychan cairn?

Craig Cwmbychan 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 CN364.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig Cwmbychan cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gilfach Copper Mine (7.8 km), Cwm Llefrith cairn (8.1 km), Mynydd Graig Goch round cairn (8.3 km).

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