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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Eglwys Gwyddelod Stone Circle

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME229
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eglwys Gwyddelod Stone Circle is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales, consisting of a ring of standing stones that dates to the Bronze Age. The circle forms part of the broader tradition of stone circle construction undertaken across Britain and Ireland during this period, serving functions related to ritual, ceremony, and possibly funerary practice. The monument survives today as a recognisable arrangement of stones, though the precise original configuration and number of stones remain subjects of archaeological documentation. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Welsh heritage protection, the site represents an important example of prehistoric ceremonial architecture in the Snowdonia region.

Eglwys Gwyddelod Stone Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eglwys Gwyddelod Stone Circle?

Eglwys Gwyddelod Stone Circle is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales, consisting of a ring of standing stones that dates to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME229.

What period does Eglwys Gwyddelod Stone Circle date from?

Eglwys Gwyddelod 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 Eglwys Gwyddelod Stone Circle?

Eglwys Gwyddelod 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 ME229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eglwys Gwyddelod Stone Circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryndyfi Lead Mine (7.1 km), Ynys Tudor Burial Mound (7.3 km), Ystrad Einion Lead Mine Buildings and Water Wheel (7.7 km).

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