Scheduled MonumentsWalesFoel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME243
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn is a round cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving a funerary and ritual function. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone typical of Bronze Age burial practices in Wales, representing an important category of funerary architecture from this era. Such cairns functioned as communal or individual burial monuments and often held ritual significance within their contemporary landscapes. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME243, reflecting its archaeological importance and protected status.

Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn?

Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn is a round cairn located in Meirionnydd, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period and serving a funerary and ritual function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME243.

What period does Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn date from?

Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd 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 Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn?

Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd 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 ME243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foel Cwm Sian Llŵyd cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Y Gribin Round Cairn (6.6 km), Foel y Geifr Cairn (7.3 km), Ty Ucha Farmstead, Cwm Llech, Llangynog, Powys (7.4 km).

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