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Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Meuryn Isaf Cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN308
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Meuryn Isaf Cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round cairn located in Conwy, North Wales. The monument consists of a circular mound of stone, characteristic of funerary and ritual structures erected during prehistoric times in Wales, and represents an important example of the burial practices and religious observances of these early communities. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM CN308), the cairn preserves evidence of the ceremonial and mortuary traditions that shaped prehistoric Welsh society. The site's precise dating and original form remain subjects of archaeological study, though its enduring presence in the landscape testifies to the significance these structures held for their builders and the continuity of monumental construction practices across the prehistoric periods.

Meuryn Isaf Cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN308. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Meuryn Isaf Cairn?

Meuryn Isaf Cairn is a Neolithic or Bronze Age round cairn located in Conwy, North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN308.

What period does Meuryn Isaf Cairn date from?

Meuryn Isaf 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 Meuryn Isaf Cairn?

Meuryn Isaf 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 CN308.

What other scheduled monuments are near Meuryn Isaf Cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement (5.1 km), Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du (6.4 km), Carnedd Llewelyn cairn (6.6 km).

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