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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Bryn Beddau Stone Circle

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE245
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn Beddau Stone Circle is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The site comprises a circle of standing stones positioned on elevated terrain, reflecting the placement preferences of prehistoric communities in this region. Stone circles of this type served multifunctional purposes within their societies, functioning as focal points for ritual gatherings, astronomical observation, and possibly ceremonial activities connected to the dead. The monument's survival into the modern period, though potentially damaged or altered since its original construction, provides evidence of prehistoric religious practice and social organization in north Wales.

Bryn Beddau Stone Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE245. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn Beddau Stone Circle?

Bryn Beddau Stone Circle is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE245.

What period does Bryn Beddau Stone Circle date from?

Bryn Beddau Stone Circle dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn Beddau Stone Circle?

Bryn Beddau Stone Circle 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 DE245.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Beddau Stone Circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dinas Melin-y-Wig (3.4 km), Mynydd Rhyd Ddu Enclosure (4.9 km), Mwdwl Eithin Round Cairn (8 km).

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