Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarreg Lwyd Ritual Complex
Prehistoric · Stone Row

Carreg Lwyd Ritual Complex

Wales
Cadw SAM MG291
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Row
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carreg Lwyd Ritual Complex is a prehistoric monument in Wales comprising a stone row and associated ritual features. The site dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the religious and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. The complex includes standing stones arranged in a linear formation, characteristic of ritual landscapes from this era. Such monuments typically served ceremonial functions and may have held funerary significance for contemporary populations, though the specific ritual purposes of Carreg Lwyd remain subject to archaeological interpretation.

Carreg Lwyd Ritual Complex is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG291. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carreg Lwyd Ritual Complex?

Carreg Lwyd Ritual Complex is a prehistoric monument in Wales comprising a stone row and associated ritual features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG291.

What period does Carreg Lwyd Ritual Complex date from?

Carreg Lwyd Ritual Complex dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone row. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Carreg Lwyd Ritual Complex?

Carreg Lwyd Ritual Complex 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 MG291.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carreg Lwyd Ritual Complex?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Esgair Draenllwyn Round Cairn I (1.5 km), Bryn y Gadair round cairn (4.6 km), Y Ffridd Round Barrow (6 km).

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