Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryn yr Aran Stone Setting
Prehistoric · Stone Setting

Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting

Wales
Cadw SAM MG296
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Setting
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting is a prehistoric stone alignment located in Wales. The monument consists of standing stones arranged in a linear or clustered formation typical of Bronze Age ceremonial and ritual practices. Such stone settings served functions associated with burial, religious observance, and territorial marking in prehistoric communities. The site's designation by Cadw reflects its archaeological importance as evidence of Bronze Age ritual behaviour and settlement patterns in the Welsh landscape.

Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG296. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting?

Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting is a prehistoric stone alignment located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG296.

What period does Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting date from?

Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone setting. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting?

Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting 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 MG296.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn yr Aran Stone Setting?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Esgair Draenllwyn Round Cairn II (1 km), Esgair Draenllwyn Round Cairn I (1.5 km), Bryn y Gadair round cairn (3.2 km).

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