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Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Cras, ring cairn to N of

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN345
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cras ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located north of Cras in the county of Conwy, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as CN345. The monument takes the form of a ring cairn, a circular or near-circular arrangement of stones characteristic of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales and the broader British Isles. Ring cairns typically served ritual and funerary functions, often marking places of burial or ceremonial significance within prehistoric communities. This example contributes to the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement and mortuary practice in the Conwy region of North Wales.

Cras, ring cairn to N of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN345. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cras, ring cairn to N of?

Cras ring cairn is a prehistoric funerary monument located north of Cras in the county of Conwy, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as CN345. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN345.

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

Cras, ring cairn to N of dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cras, ring cairn to N of?

Cras, ring 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 CN345.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cras, ring 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 (5.1 km), Ty'n Twr (5.9 km).

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