Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Llydan Circle
Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Cefn Llydan Circle

Wales
Cadw SAM MG260
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Llydan Circle is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG260. The monument consists of standing stones arranged in a circular configuration, typical of the ritual and ceremonial monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period. Such stone circles served important functions within prehistoric communities, likely associated with religious observance, ritual practice, and possibly funerary rites. The site represents a significant example of the monumental stone circle tradition that characterised Bronze Age Wales and the broader prehistoric landscape of Britain.

Cefn Llydan Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Llydan Circle?

Cefn Llydan Circle is a Bronze Age stone circle located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG260. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG260.

What period does Cefn Llydan Circle date from?

Cefn Llydan Circle dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn Llydan Circle?

Cefn Llydan 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 MG260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Llydan Circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in SE part of vicus (5.8 km), Bron-Felin Mound & Bailey Castle (6 km), Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in southern part of vicus (6 km).

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