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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Cerrig Duon Stone Circle

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR071
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cerrig Duon Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Breconshire, Wales, comprising a ring of standing stones that once formed a ritual and ceremonial focus for the local prehistoric community. The circle is situated in an upland setting characteristic of Bronze Age religious sites in South Wales, reflecting the significant role such landscapes held in ritual practice during this period. The monument survives as a circle of stones, though its original configuration and number of uprights have been subject to loss and disturbance over the millennia. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Cerrig Duon represents an important example of Bronze Age funerary and ceremonial architecture in the Welsh landscape.

Cerrig Duon Stone Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR071. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cerrig Duon Stone Circle?

Cerrig Duon Stone Circle is a Bronze Age monument located in Breconshire, Wales, comprising a ring of standing stones that once formed a ritual and ceremonial focus for the local prehistoric community. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR071.

What period does Cerrig Duon Stone Circle date from?

Cerrig Duon 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 Cerrig Duon Stone Circle?

Cerrig Duon 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 BR071.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cerrig Duon Stone Circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig-y-Rhiwarth Hillfort (4.9 km), Saith Maen (5.5 km), Hut Circle West of Saith Maen (5.9 km).

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