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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Cefn Maen Amor stone circle

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN355
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 Maen Amor is a stone circle located in Conwy, North Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The monument consists of a ring of standing stones positioned on elevated terrain, characteristic of ritual and ceremonial landscapes of prehistoric Wales. Stone circles of this type typically served functions related to communal gatherings, ritual practices, and possibly funerary rites during the Bronze Age period. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric religious and ceremonial activity in the Conwy valley region.

Cefn Maen Amor stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN355. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Maen Amor stone circle?

Cefn Maen Amor is a stone circle located in Conwy, North Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN355.

What period does Cefn Maen Amor stone circle date from?

Cefn Maen Amor 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn Maen Amor stone circle?

Cefn Maen Amor 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 CN355.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Maen Amor stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Gaer Camp (4.5 km), Afon Dulyn ring cairn (6.2 km), Hafod y Garreg Deserted Rural Settlement (6.3 km).

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