List of scheduled monuments in Conwy County Borough


Conwy County Borough is on the north coast of Wales, and has a heavily populated coastal strip. A third of the county is within the Snowdonia National Park. There are a total of 161 scheduled monuments in the county. 106 of these are Prehistoric, including at least six Neolithic sites. Like much of Wales, there are large numbers of Bronze Age sites, particularly burial mounds, and some 40 Iron Age sites including hillforts and hut groups. There are just three Roman sites, and six early medieval, all of which are early Christian monuments, including inscribed stones and a holy well. From the post-Norman medieval period, the castle and walls of Conwy itself are part of a World Heritage Site. There are numerous other fortified sites, along with lost villages, ruined chapels and a Bishop's palace amongst the 24 medieval sites. In the post-medieval period, there are two sites, including churches, bridges, lead mines and World War II defences. Conwy is made up of parts of the historic counties of Denbighshire and Caernarvonshire, which are covered respectively by the Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust and Gwyneth Archaeological Trust.
Scheduled monuments have statutory protection. It is illegal to disturb the ground surface or any standing remains. The compilation of the list of sites is undertaken by Cadw Welsh Historic Monuments, which is an executive agency of the National Assembly of Wales. The list of scheduled monuments below is supplied by Cadw with additional material from RCAHMW and Clwyd-Powys and Gwynedd Archaeological Trusts.

Scheduled monuments in Conwy

ImageNameSite typeCommunityLocationDetailsHistoric CountyPeriodSAM No
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Ogof Tan-y-BrynCaveLlandudno,
SH799816
Caernarvonshire1Prehistoric
CN204
Capel Garmon Burial Chamber Chambered long cairnBro Garmon,
SH817543
Denbighshire1.1Prehistoric
DE001
Maen y Bardd Burial ChamberChambered long cairnCaerhun,
SH740717
A classic neolithic burial chamber, which translates as the bard's stone although it is also known as Cwt-y-Bugail and Cwt-y-filiast. It is beside a track near Rowen, Conwy, amongst numerous later prehistoric sites.Caernarvonshire1.1Prehistoric
CN027
Kendricks CaveCaveLlandudno,
SH779828
Two caves on the Great Orme. The lower was excavated in 1880 by Thomas Kendrick, who lived in the upper cave. Decorated animal bone, tooth necklaces and human remains were among the finds dating from the neolithic onwards.Caernarvonshire1.1Prehistoric
CN191
Llandudno Burial ChamberChambered long cairnLlandudno,
SH772829
Also known as Llety'r Filiast Chambered Tomb, this neolithic tomb is close to the Great Orme tramwayCaernarvonshire1.1Prehistoric
CN005
Ogof Pant-y-WennolCaveLlandudno,
SH808816
Limestone cave with 6 neolithic burials, found encased in stalagmite.Caernarvonshire1.1Prehistoric
CN190
Round Barrow East of CorbyRound barrowBetws yn Rhos,
SH848753
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE285
Maen-Pebyll Burial ChamberLong cairnBro Garmon,
SH843566
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE004
Y Foel CairnsRound cairnBro Machno,
SH801506
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN378
Afon Dulyn ring cairnRing cairnCaerhun,
SH733674
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN357
Barclodiad-y-Gawres Round CairnRound cairnCaerhun,
SH717716
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN131
Bwlch y Ddeufaen Standing StonesStanding stoneCaerhun,
SH714718
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN129
Cerrig Pryfaid Stone CircleStone circleCaerhun,
SH724713
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN130
Ffrith Llwynhwfa Burial CairnCairnCaerhun,
SH743723
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN317
Afon Bedol cairn and standing stoneRound cairnCapel Curig,
SH705607
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN360
Afon Bedol cistCist burialCapel Curig,
SH706608
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN361
Afon Ystymiau, cairns to N ofRound cairnCapel Curig,
SH735551
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN379
Bwlch Cowlyd cairnRound cairnCapel Curig,
SH710607
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN362
Capel Curig cairnRound cairnCapel Curig,
SH731577
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN363
Carnedd Dafydd cairnRound cairnCapel Curig,, ,
SH662630
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN367
Carnedd Dafydd, cairn to SW ofRound cairnCapel Curig,, ,
SH661629
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN368
Carnedd Fach cairnRound cairnCapel Curig,, ,
SH657626
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN366
Carnedd Llewelyn cairnRound cairnCapel Curig,,, ,
SH683643
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN371
Dyffryn Mymbyr cairn circleCairn circleCapel Curig,
SH685564
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN372
Nant y Benglog cairnRound cairnCapel Curig,
SH707601
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN370
Hafotty Wen Ring CairnRing cairnCerrigydrudion,
SH976536
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE283
Ffrith-Uchaf Round CairnRound cairnConwy,
SH861599
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE118
Ring Cairn North-West of Llyn y WrachRing cairnConwy,
SH746758
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN260
Cae Du platform cairnPlatform CairnDolgarrog,
SH752661
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN365
Mwdwl Eithin Round BarrowsRound barrowEglwysbach,
SH828681
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE046
Cefn Llechen CairnsRound cairnHenryd,
SH743752
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN353
Cefn Llechen Stone CircleStone circleHenryd,
SH747753
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN124
Cefn Maen Amor cairnRound cairnHenryd,
SH738735
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN354
Cefn Maen Amor stone circleStone circleHenryd,
SH738735
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN355
Hafotty Standing StoneStanding stoneHenryd,
SH747749
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN116
Maen PendduStanding stoneHenryd,
SH739735
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN126
Great Orme Copper MinesCopper mineLlandudno,
SH770831
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN216
Hwylfa'r Ceirw Stone AlignmentStone alignmentLlandudno,
SH765840
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN132
Bryniau Bugeilydd cairnsRing cairnLlanfairfechan,
SH718740
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN352
Cerrig Gwynion cairnRound cairnLlanfairfechan,
SH722736
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN350
Foel Lwyd, cairn to N ofRound cairnLlanfairfechan,
SH719733
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN349
Foel Lwyd, cairn to NW ofRound cairnLlanfairfechan,
SH713727
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN348
Waun Llanfair barrowRound barrowLlanfairfechan,
SH705741
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN351
Yr Orsedd, cairn to NNW ofRound cairnLlanfairfechan,
SH690721
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN341
Mwdwl Eithin Round CairnRound cairnLlanfihangel Glyn Myfyr,
SH989469
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE281
Moel Fodiar TumuliRound barrowLlannefydd,
SH978680
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE282
Hendre-Waelod Burial ChamberChambered long cairnLlansanffraid Glan Conwy,
SH792747
Also known as Allor Moloch, this dolmen has a huge capstone, and is beside a footpath, overlooking the Conwy EstuaryDenbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE125
Blaen y Cwm Round BarrowRound barrowLlansannan,
SH939609
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE124
Bryn-Nantllech Round BarrowRound barrowLlansannan,
SH938684
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE187
Bylchau Church Round BarrowsRound barrowLlansannan,
SH976629
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE036
Plas-Newydd Round BarrowRound barrowLlansannan,
SH947664
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE101
Rhiwiau round barrow cemeteryRound barrowLlansannan,
SH944606
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE100
Rhos y Domen Round BarrowsRound barrowLlansannan,
SH900641
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE075
Round Barrow 828m W of Cae-duRound barrowLlansannan,
SH926632
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE172
Round Cairn 648m NE of Tan-y-FoelRound cairnLlansannan,
SH919621
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE157
Bryn Derwydd stone circleStone circlePenmaenmawr,
SH732750
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN339
Maen Crwn standing stoneStanding stonePenmaenmawr,
SH731749
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN340
Penmaenmawr Stone CircleStone circlePenmaenmawr,
SH722746
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN024
Cefn-y-Gadfa Stone Rows and CistsCist burialPentrefoelas,
SH878535
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE094
Hafod-y-Dre Stone Rows and CairnStone alignmentPentrefoelas,
SH885537
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE095
Maes Merddyn Ring CairnRing cairnPentrefoelas,
SH859546
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE273
Moel Rhiwlug Cist CairnKerb cairnPentrefoelas,
SH882552
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE275
Nant Heilyn Stone SettingStone settingPentrefoelas,
SH923554
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE284
Round Cairn 500m SE of Moel SeisiogKerb cairnPentrefoelas,
SH864569
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE307
Cefn Cyfarwydd CairnRound cairnTrefriw,
SH752628
Caernarvonshire1.3Prehistoric
CN369
Hwlffordd Round BarrowRound barrowYsbyty Ifan,
SH952653
Denbighshire1.3Prehistoric
DE197
Castell Cawr HillfortHillfortAbergele,
SH935767
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE114
Early Fields & Dwellings Nr Maen y BarddEnclosureCaerhun,
SH737716
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN181
Early Fields and Dwellings near Maen-y-BarddEnclosureCaerhun,
SH741720
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN157
Pant y Griafolen Huts and EnclosuresUnenclosed hut circleCaerhun,
SH709667
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN145
Pen y Gaer CampHillfortCaerhun,
SH750693
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN023
Settlement, N of Cwm EigiauEnclosed hut circleCaerhun,
SH710639
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN236
Hut Circle Settlement at Nant BochllwydHut circle settlementCapel Curig,
SH658600
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN269
Huts and Enclosures SE of Glan LlugwyField systemCapel Curig,
SH692606
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN161
Bryn Teg EnclosureEnclosed hut circleCerrigydrudion,
SH959485
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE229
Ffridd Brynhelen Enclosures & FieldsEnclosureCerrigydrudion,
SH967520
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE228
Castell Caer LeionHillfortConwy,
SH759777
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN012
Hut circles NW of Tyn-y-DdolUnenclosed hut circleDolwyddelan,
SH695519
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN251
Caer BachHillfortHenryd,
SH744729
Caer Bach is a Welsh hillfort of indeterminate age, situated on the eastern slopes of Tal-y-Fan mountain, near the village of Rowen; in Conwy County, North Wales.Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN125
Hut Circle Settlement at Gwern EnganHut circle settlementHenryd,
SH755764
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN215
Hut Groups N of Cerrig y DinasEnclosed hut circleHenryd,
SH753741
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN127
Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's ChurchHut circle settlementHenryd,
SH751736
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN128
Caer Oleu CampHillfortLlanddoged and Maenan,
SH793665
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN041
Pen-y-Corddyn CampHillfortLlanddulas and Rhyd-y-Foel,
SH915764
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE008
Coed Gaer Hut CircleUnenclosed hut circleLlandudno,
SH800809
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN257
Hut Circle, Bryniau Poethion, Great OrmeUnenclosed hut circleLlandudno,
SH769833
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN234
Hut Circle, Hafnant, Great OrmeUnenclosed hut circleLlandudno,
SH763840
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN235
Pen y Dinas CampHillfortLlandudno,
SH779829
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN039
Dinas CampHillfortLlanfairfechan,
SH700738
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN049
Garreg Fawr Hut Groups, Ancient Fields and CairnsEnclosed hut circleLlanfairfechan,
SH685734
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN185
Gwern y Plas Ancient VillageUnenclosed hut circleLlanfairfechan,
SH686748
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN072
Hut Circles near Wern NewyddUnenclosed hut circleLlanfairfechan,
SH673741
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN250
Hut Circles West of Foel LlwydUnenclosed hut circleLlanfairfechan,
SH713724
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN306
Pont y Teiryd Hut Group and Ancient FieldsEnclosed hut circleLlanfairfechan,
SH695735
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN184
Cae Ddunod CampHillfortLlanfihangel Glyn Myfyr,
SH986520
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE076
Cefn Banog Ancient VillageHut circle settlementLlanfihangel Glyn Myfyr,
SJ018510
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE029
Pen-y-Gaer Camp HillfortLlanfihangel Glyn Myfyr,
SH968479
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE011
Tyddyn Tudur EnclosureEnclosure - DomesticLlanfihangel Glyn Myfyr,
SH975495
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE253
Pant-y-Rhedyn EarthworkEnclosureLlangernyw,
SH842663
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE078
Mynydd y Gaer CampHillfortLlannefydd,
SH972717
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE082
Gwern Engan Concentric Enclosed Hut CircleHut circle settlementPenmaenmawr,
SH753767
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN299
Hut Circles at Clip yr OrseddHut circle settlementPenmaenmawr,
SH710750
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN283
Maes-Gwyn Castle MoundMoundPentrefoelas,
SH863524
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE128
Bryn Euryn CampHillfortRhos-on-Sea,
SH831797
Denbighshire1.5Prehistoric
DE071
Hut Settlement West of Allt GochUnenclosed hut circleTrefriw,
SH743620
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN291
Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, YsbytyHut circle settlementYsbyty Ifan,
SH789415
Caernarvonshire1.5Prehistoric
CN242
Kanovium Roman SiteFortCaerhun,
SH777704
Caernarvonshire2Roman
CN001
Caer Llugwy FortCapel Curig,
SH746572
Roman Fort of nearly alongside the River Llugwy. A 1923 excavation named it after the river. More recent reports have used the name of the nearby farm. It is not known what the Roman's called it.Caernarvonshire2Roman
CN010
Roman Road N of Llannerch FedwRoadLlanfairfechan,
SH706720
Caernarvonshire2Roman
CN402
St George's Well, AbergeleHoly WellAbergele,
SH976756
Denbighshire3Early Medieval
DE186
Six Inscribed Stones in St Tudclud's Church, PenmachnoInscribed stoneBro Machno,
SH789506
Caernarvonshire3Early Medieval
CN182
Group of Four Inscribed Stones in Gwytherin ChurchyardInscribed stoneLlangernyw,
SH876614
Denbighshire3Early Medieval
DE150
Two Cross-Incised Stones in St Digain's Churchyard, LlangernywCross-marked stoneLlangernyw,
SH875674
Denbighshire3Early Medieval
DE161
Brohomalgi Stone Inscribed stonePentrefoelas,
SH850515
Denbighshire3Early Medieval
DE096
Dol Tre Beddau: Site of Discovery of Brohomaglus StoneInscribed stonePentrefoelas,
SH858512
Denbighshire3Early Medieval
DE239
The Mount, AbergeleMoundAbergele,
SH947776
Denbighshire4Medieval
DE031
Pont y PairBridgeBetws-y-Coed,
SH791567
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN032
Maen Sertan Boundary StonesBoundary stoneBro Garmon,
SH841554
Denbighshire4Medieval
DE093
Bryn CastellMotteCaerhun,
SH785719
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN092
Clogwyn yr Eryr Deserted Rural SettlementRectangular hutCaerhun,
SH723665
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN319
Hafod y Garreg Deserted Rural SettlementRectangular hutCaerhun,
SH734672
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN320
Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long HutPlatform houseCapel Curig,
SH700514
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN304
Conwy Castle CastleConwy,
SH783774
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN004
Conwy Town Walls Town WallConwy,
SH780776
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN014
Deganwy CastleCastleConwy,
SH782794
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN016
Site of Medieval King's Hall and Wardrobe, Rosehill StreetBuilding Conwy,
SH782774
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN147
Dolwyddelan Castle CastleDolwyddelan,
SH721523
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN040
Tomen y CastellMotteDolwyddelan,
SH724521
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN196
Site of Aberconwy Abbey, MaenanAbbeyLlanddoged and Maenan,
SH789656
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN082
Gogarth GrangeBishop's PalaceLlandudno,
SH760829
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN093
Cae'r Haidd Deserted Rural SettlementPlatform houseLlanfairfechan,
SH680732
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN330
Hendre-Isaf Castle MoundMotteLlangernyw,
SH874688
Denbighshire4Medieval
DE077
St. Gwenfrewi's Chapel, GwytherinChapelLlangernyw,
SH877614
Denbighshire4Medieval
DE240
Maesmor Hall Castle MoundMotteLlangwm,
SJ012445
Denbighshire4Medieval
DE149
Nant y Foel Long HutDeserted Rural SettlementPentrefoelas,
SH875553
Denbighshire4Post Medieval/Modern
DE298
Y Foelas Castle MoundMotte & BaileyPentrefoelas,
SH870522
Denbighshire4Medieval
DE097
Llys Euryn Medieval House, Llandrillo-yn-RhosHouse Rhos-on-Sea,
SH832802
Denbighshire4Medieval
DE146
Tyddyn Wilym Deserted Rural SettlementDeserted Rural SettlementTrefriw,
SH770654
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN328
Ffridd-y-Fedw Platform HousePlatform houseYsbyty Ifan,
SH825450
Caernarvonshire4Medieval
CN305
Afon Llugwy Lead MillMillBetws-y-Coed,
SH772576
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN331
Coed Mawr Pool Lead MineLead mineBetws-y-Coed,
SH781584
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN332
Hafodlas Slate Quarry Mills and Associated FeaturesIncline DrumhouseBetws-y-Coed,
SH779561
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN295
Pont Rhyd-LlanfairBridgeBro Garmon,
SH827524
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN033
Barn N of Pen-y-BrynBarnBro Machno,
SH786503
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN139
Cwm Penmachno Slate QuarryInclineBro Machno,
SH751468
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN333
Fedw-Deg Old HouseHouse Bro Machno,
SH789532
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN099
Roman Bridge PenmachnoBridgeBro Machno,
SH806529
Although known as 'Roman Bridge', its age is uncertain but likely to be from the 16th or 17th century. Now in a ruined state.Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN189
Bryniau TowerTowerConwy,
SH785803
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN201
Plas Mawr House Conwy,
SH780775
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN083
Chapel at Penrhyn Old HallChapelLlandudno,
SH816816
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN074
The Holyhead Road: Ty Nant sectionRoadLlangwm,
SH993443
Denbighshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
DE287
Llanrwst BridgeBridgeLlanrwst,
SH798614
Known as Pont Fawr, the elegant three-arched bridge is dated 1636, and reputedly designed by Inigo Jones.Denbighshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
DE025
Pont Newydd BridgePentrefoelas,
SH861512
Denbighshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
DE098
Ffridd Uchaf Deserted Rural SettlementDeserted Rural SettlementTrefriw,
SH769649
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN329
Gwydir Uchaf Chapel ChapelTrefriw,
SH794609
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN113
Hafna Lead Mine MillLead mineTrefriw,
SH780601
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN326
Klondyke Lead MillLead mineTrefriw,
SH764621
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN159
Vale of Conwy Lead MineLead mineTrefriw,
SH780598
Caernarvonshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
CN327
Pont Newydd BridgeYsbyty Ifan,
SH861512
Denbighshire5Post-Medieval/Modern
DE099
Former Royal Artillery Coast Artillery SchoolTraining CampLlandudno,
SH751833
Caernarvonshire5.8Post-Medieval/Modern
CN409
Nant Ffrancon Anti-invasion DefencesAnti-invasion defence siteCapel Curig,, ,
SH647605
Caernarvonshire5.9Post-Medieval/Modern
CN399

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