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Esgair Draenllwyn Stone Setting is a prehistoric ceremonial and funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM MG297. The site comprises a stone setting of archaeological significance dating to the prehistoric period, reflecting ritual and religious practices of its era. Such stone settings typically served functions related to burial rites, ceremonial gatherings, or astronomical observation, though the specific purpose of this particular monument remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The physical arrangement of stones at the site contributes to our understanding of prehistoric monumental construction and the cultural values of the communities that built it.
Esgair Draenllwyn Stone Setting is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG297. View the official record →
Esgair Draenllwyn Stone Setting is a prehistoric ceremonial and funerary monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM MG297. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG297.
Esgair Draenllwyn Stone Setting dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone setting. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Esgair Draenllwyn Stone Setting 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 MG297.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Esgair Draenllwyn Round Cairn I (0.7 km), Bryn y Gadair round cairn (3.4 km), Dinas Camp (6.2 km).
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