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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 monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, consisting of a ring of standing stones that represents Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in the region. The circle belongs to the Bronze Age period, when such stone monuments served as focal points for community gatherings, religious observance, and potentially funerary functions. The site retains several of its original stones, which form the characteristic circular arrangement typical of Welsh stone circles from this era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Llecheiddior preserves evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and the ceremonial landscape of Bronze Age Wales.

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 monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, consisting of a ring of standing stones that represents Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice in the region. 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 the UK.

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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