Scheduled MonumentsWalesOgof Pant-y-Wennol
Prehistoric · Cave

Ogof Pant-y-Wennol

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN190
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cave
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ogof Pant-y-Wennol is a prehistoric cave located in the Conwy valley in North Wales. The site has yielded evidence of human occupation dating to the Palaeolithic period, making it significant for understanding early settlement patterns in Wales. The cave itself is situated within limestone geology typical of the region, and archaeological investigations have recovered material culture indicative of hunter-gatherer activity. As a designated scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site remains important for reconstructing the subsistence strategies and spatial organisation of prehistoric communities in north-western Britain.

Ogof Pant-y-Wennol is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN190. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ogof Pant-y-Wennol?

Ogof Pant-y-Wennol is a prehistoric cave located in the Conwy valley in North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN190.

What period does Ogof Pant-y-Wennol date from?

Ogof Pant-y-Wennol dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cave. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ogof Pant-y-Wennol?

Ogof Pant-y-Wennol 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 CN190.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ogof Pant-y-Wennol?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Conwy (4.8 km), Conwy Town Walls (4.9 km), Site of Medieval King's Hall and Wardrobe, Rosehill Street (4.9 km).

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