Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig y Lluest cairn cemetery
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Craig y Lluest cairn cemetery

Wales
Cadw SAM MG321
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Craig y Lluest cairn cemetery is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving a funerary and ritual function. The monument comprises a cairn constructed from stone, characteristic of Bronze Age burial practice in Wales. As a designated ancient monument under Cadw's record (SAM MG321), it represents an important example of prehistoric funerary architecture and ritual landscape use in the region. The site reflects the ceremonial practices and burial customs of prehistoric communities in Wales.

Craig y Lluest cairn cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG321. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig y Lluest cairn cemetery?

Craig y Lluest cairn cemetery is a round cairn located in Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving a funerary and ritual function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG321.

What period does Craig y Lluest cairn cemetery date from?

Craig y Lluest cairn cemetery dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Craig y Lluest cairn cemetery?

Craig y Lluest cairn cemetery 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 MG321.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig y Lluest cairn cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafod yr Abad Deserted Rural Settlement (0.3 km), Maen Hir cairn cemetery (0.8 km), Nant y Gafod Deserted Rural Settlement (0.9 km).

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