Scheduled MonumentsWalesCras, cairn to N of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cras, cairn to N of

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN344
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 north of the settlement of Cras in Conwy, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference CN344. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and functioned as a burial or ritual deposit structure, reflecting the funerary practices of prehistoric Welsh communities. The cairn comprises a mound of stones accumulated over a central burial deposit, characteristic of round cairn monuments found across Wales and the broader Bronze Age cultural landscape of Britain. Such monuments served important communal functions in marking significant burial sites and ritual spaces within the prehistoric landscape.

Cras, cairn to N of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN344. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cras, cairn to N of?

Cras cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located north of the settlement of Cras in Conwy, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference CN344. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN344.

What period does Cras, cairn to N of date from?

Cras, cairn to N of 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 to N of?

Cras, cairn to N of 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 CN344.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cras, cairn to N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement (4.9 km), Settlement between Cil-Twllan and Tan-y-Garth (5 km), Ty'n Twr (5.9 km).

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