Scheduled MonumentsWalesCreigiau'r Llyn cairn cemetery
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Creigiau'r Llyn cairn cemetery

Wales
Cadw SAM MG319
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Creigiau'r Llyn is a prehistoric round cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference SAM MG319. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents an important example of funerary architecture from this period. The site comprises a cairn constructed of stone, reflecting the ritual and burial practices characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Wales. Such cairn cemeteries served as focal points for collective memory and ancestor veneration within prehistoric societies.

Creigiau'r Llyn cairn cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG319. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creigiau'r Llyn cairn cemetery?

Creigiau'r Llyn is a prehistoric round cairn located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference SAM MG319. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG319.

What period does Creigiau'r Llyn cairn cemetery date from?

Creigiau'r Llyn 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 Creigiau'r Llyn cairn cemetery?

Creigiau'r Llyn 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 MG319.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creigiau'r Llyn cairn cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement (2.7 km), Llanwddyn Hospitium (3.9 km), Llechwedd Du Round Cairn (5.2 km).

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