Scheduled MonumentsWalesNant y Benglog cairn
Prehistoric · Round Cairn

Nant y Benglog cairn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN370
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nant y Benglog cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN370. The monument represents a funerary and ritual structure characteristic of Bronze Age cairn-building practices in Wales, serving as a burial deposit and focal point for ceremonial activity. Such cairns typically comprise stone mounds constructed over inhumed remains, functioning as prominent landscape features within their contemporary communities. The site's preservation and official designation reflect its archaeological significance in understanding Prehistoric funerary practices and settlement patterns in the Conwy region.

Nant y Benglog cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN370. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant y Benglog cairn?

Nant y Benglog cairn is a round cairn located in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Prehistoric period and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN370. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN370.

What period does Nant y Benglog cairn date from?

Nant y Benglog 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 Nant y Benglog cairn?

Nant y Benglog 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 CN370.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant y Benglog cairn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capel Curig cairn (3.4 km), Dyffryn Mymbyr cairn circle (4.2 km), Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Site (4.8 km).

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