Scheduled MonumentsWalesFoel Lwyd, cairn to N of
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Foel Lwyd, cairn to N of

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN349
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 Lwyd cairn to the north is a prehistoric round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN349. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a funerary and ritual structure typical of upland burial practices during this period. The cairn comprises a substantial mound of stones constructed over one or more burials, which would have served both as a repository for the deceased and as a prominent territorial marker within the landscape. Such cairns are characteristic of Bronze Age funerary monuments found across Wales and demonstrate the ritual importance placed upon elevated burial sites by prehistoric communities.

Foel Lwyd, cairn to N of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN349. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foel Lwyd, cairn to N of?

Foel Lwyd cairn to the north is a prehistoric round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN349. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN349.

What period does Foel Lwyd, cairn to N of date from?

Foel Lwyd, 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 Foel Lwyd, cairn to N of?

Foel Lwyd, 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 CN349.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn (3 km), Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon (3.6 km), Pen y Gaer Camp (5.1 km).

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