Scheduled MonumentsWalesYstum-Cegid Burial Chamber
Prehistoric · Chambered Long Cairn

Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN029
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Chambered Long Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber is a chambered long cairn situated in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. The monument comprises a stone-built burial chamber within a long mound, typical of megalithic funerary architecture constructed during the fourth and third millennia before the present. The site represents an important example of communal burial practice and ritual activity characteristic of early farming communities in Wales. As a designated ancient monument under Cadw protection, Ystum-Cegid contributes to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial landscapes in the region.

Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN029. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber?

Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber is a chambered long cairn situated in Conwy, Wales, dating to the Neolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN029.

What period does Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber date from?

Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a chambered long cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber?

Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber 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 CN029.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber (1.6 km), Capel Gallt-Coed (3 km), Caer-Dynni Burial Chamber (3.3 km).

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