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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Crugian Bach stone circle

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR274
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crugian Bach is a Neolithic or Bronze Age stone circle located in Breconshire, Wales. The monument consists of upright stones arranged in a circular formation, characteristic of ritual and ceremonial sites constructed during prehistoric periods in Britain. Stone circles of this type typically served functions related to religious observance, communal gathering, and possibly funerary practices, though the precise ritual significance of individual examples remains uncertain. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, Wales's historic monuments service.

Crugian Bach stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR274. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crugian Bach stone circle?

Crugian Bach is a Neolithic or Bronze Age stone circle located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR274.

What period does Crugian Bach stone circle date from?

Crugian Bach 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Crugian Bach stone circle?

Crugian Bach 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 BR274.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crugian Bach stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gorllwyn round cairns (3.9 km), Carn Pantmaenllwyd cairn (4.3 km), Gurnos ring cairn (4.6 km).

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