Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory
Prehistoric · Axe factory

Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN207
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Axe factory
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory is a Neolithic axe production site located in Conwy, North Wales, dating to approximately 3000–2000 BC. The site represents one of Wales's most important prehistoric industrial centres, where stone axes were systematically manufactured from locally available tuff and other suitable stone materials. Evidence of extensive quarrying, working floors, and tool production debris reflects large-scale extraction and processing activities that supplied axes across a considerable geographical area. The site's archaeological significance lies in its demonstration of early specialised craft production and the development of trade networks during the Neolithic period.

Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN207. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory?

Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory is a Neolithic axe production site located in Conwy, North Wales, dating to approximately 3000–2000 BC. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN207.

What period does Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory date from?

Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a axe factory. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory?

Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory 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 CN207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Rhiw Round Cairns (0.4 km), Rhiw Burial Chambers (1.2 km), Long House South of Talarfor (1.5 km).

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