Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwm Llefrith cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Cwm Llefrith cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN385
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwm Llefrith cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period and serving a ritual and funerary function. The monument consists of a heap of stones constructed as a burial cairn, a characteristic form of funerary monument found throughout prehistoric Wales. Such cairns typically date to the Bronze Age or earlier periods and represent significant investment in commemorating the dead within the landscape. The site is registered with Cadw under the scheduled ancient monument reference CN385, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric burial practices and ritual activity in North Wales.

Cwm Llefrith cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN385. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm Llefrith cairn?

Cwm Llefrith cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period and serving a ritual and funerary function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN385.

What period does Cwm Llefrith cairn date from?

Cwm Llefrith 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 Cwm Llefrith cairn?

Cwm Llefrith 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 CN385.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm Llefrith cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circles near Craig y Gesail (6.1 km), Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of (6.4 km), Roman Bath-House, Tremadoc (7.2 km).

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