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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Llecheiddior Stone Circle

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME129
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llecheiddior Stone Circle is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The circle comprises a ring of standing stones of Bronze Age date, indicating its use as a ceremonial or ritual site during the second millennium before the present era. Such stone circles served important functions within prehistoric communities, likely associated with gatherings, astronomical observation, or funerary practices. The monument survives as a significant example of Bronze Age religious and ritual activity in the Meirionnydd region.

Llecheiddior Stone Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llecheiddior Stone Circle?

Llecheiddior Stone Circle is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME129.

What period does Llecheiddior Stone Circle date from?

Llecheiddior 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 Llecheiddior Stone Circle?

Llecheiddior 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 ME129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llecheiddior Stone Circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead (9.2 km), Bron-Llety-Ifan cairns and cup-marked rock (9.4 km), Waen Bant Standing Stone (9.4 km).

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