Scheduled MonumentsWalesGarnedd-goch round cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Garnedd-goch round cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN387
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Garnedd-goch is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period and serving a religious, ritual, and funerary function. The monument consists of a mound of stones constructed as a burial marker and ceremonial site, typical of cairn construction practices in prehistoric Wales. Round cairns of this type are characteristic of Bronze Age funerary practice, though some examples may extend into earlier periods, and they frequently contain cist burials or cremated remains. The site is protected under the Cadw heritage register as scheduled ancient monument CN387, recognising its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric burial and ritual practice in the Conwy region.

Garnedd-goch round cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN387. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garnedd-goch round cairn?

Garnedd-goch is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period and serving a religious, ritual, and funerary function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN387.

What period does Garnedd-goch round cairn date from?

Garnedd-goch round 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 Garnedd-goch round cairn?

Garnedd-goch round 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 CN387.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garnedd-goch round cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dolbenmaen Castle Mound (6.5 km), Craig-y-Tyddyn Camp (6.8 km), Gorseddau or Ynysypandy Slate Factory (7.3 km).

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