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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cras Cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN346
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cras Cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN346. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary and ritual structure typical of its period, constructed as a mound of stones heaped over a burial deposit or ceremonial deposit. Round cairns of this type served as territorial markers and focal points for community ritual practice across the upland regions of Wales during the Bronze Age. The site's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance in understanding prehistoric burial practices and the settlement patterns of Bronze Age communities in north Wales.

Cras Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cras Cairn?

Cras Cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN346. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN346.

What period does Cras Cairn date from?

Cras 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 Cras Cairn?

Cras 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 CN346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cras Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ty'n Twr (5.6 km), Slate Gwaliau at Felin Fawr, Penrhyn (5.9 km), Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du (6.1 km).

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