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Cairns, Cors-y-Carneddu

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NPRN303030
Map ReferenceSH77SW
Grid ReferenceSH7172074710
Unitary (Local) AuthorityConwy
Old CountyCaernarfonshire
CommunityPenmaenmawr
Type Of SiteCAIRN
PeriodBronze Age
Description
1) 3 cairns on Cors y Carneddau at 1300ft above sea level. The first is an oval setting of 8 boulders, 12' x 10' internally. Six of the stones are upright and up to 2' high. No mound is visible but a few loose stones remain. The second is really neither cairn nor hut circle; its origin and purpose are nor apparent. The third is an oval setting with gaps on E and N sides with stones close together on W and S side.
Description based on GAT SMR.

2) Site as described when visited during Upland Survey in 2004. 2003.11.26/OAN/PJS.