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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Gors Fawr Stone Circle

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE117
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gors Fawr Stone Circle is a Neolithic monument located in the Preseli Hills of Pembrokeshire, Wales, comprising a ring of standing stones that once formed a ritual and ceremonial centre for prehistoric communities. The circle consists of sixteen stones of varying heights, with the most substantial examples reaching approximately two metres, arranged in a roughly circular formation typical of Early Bronze Age ritual monuments in Wales. The site's location in the upland landscape suggests its use as a focal point for communal gatherings and possibly funerary practices associated with the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age periods. The monument remains a significant example of prehistoric stone circle architecture in south-west Wales and is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw.

Gors Fawr Stone Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE117. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gors Fawr Stone Circle?

Gors Fawr Stone Circle is a Neolithic monument located in the Preseli Hills of Pembrokeshire, Wales, comprising a ring of standing stones that once formed a ritual and ceremonial centre for prehistoric communities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE117.

What period does Gors Fawr Stone Circle date from?

Gors Fawr 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 Gors Fawr Stone Circle?

Gors Fawr 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 PE117.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gors Fawr Stone Circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Portis-Parc Camp (6.3 km), Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort (7.1 km), Rhiwiau Round Barrow (7.5 km).

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