Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoel Wnion cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Moel Wnion cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN347
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moel Wnion cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument comprises a mound of stones constructed for ritual or funerary purposes, characteristic of the cairn tradition in North Wales during the third and second millennia before Christ. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of early ceremonial and burial practices in the region. The cairn survives as a substantial earthwork, representing the funerary landscape of prehistoric Conwy.

Moel Wnion cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN347. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel Wnion cairn?

Moel Wnion cairn is a prehistoric round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN347.

What period does Moel Wnion cairn date from?

Moel Wnion 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 Moel Wnion cairn?

Moel Wnion 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 CN347.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel Wnion cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Dafydd cairn (6.8 km), Carnedd Dafydd, cairn to SW of (6.9 km), Carnedd Fach cairn (7.1 km).

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