Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlyn y Tarw ritual complex
Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Llyn y Tarw ritual complex

Wales
Cadw SAM MG258
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

I lack reliable scholarly documentation specific to Llyn y Tarw ritual complex (Cadw SAM MG258) that would allow me to write with the precision your request requires. While the monument type, period classification, and Welsh location are noted in your description, I cannot verify established details about its physical character, specific archaeological significance, or dating without risking inaccuracy. Rather than generate potentially false particulars about this site, I must acknowledge that authoritative site-specific information would be needed to produce the factual, measured description your heritage context demands.

Llyn y Tarw ritual complex is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG258. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llyn y Tarw ritual complex?

I lack reliable scholarly documentation specific to Llyn y Tarw ritual complex (Cadw SAM MG258) that would allow me to write with the precision your request requires. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG258.

What period does Llyn y Tarw ritual complex date from?

Llyn y Tarw ritual complex 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 Llyn y Tarw ritual complex?

Llyn y Tarw ritual complex 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 MG258.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llyn y Tarw ritual complex?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Earthwork NE of Caersws (revealed by aerial photography) (5.3 km), Caersws Roman Site (5.6 km), Caersws Roman Fort and Vicus: section in SE part of vicus (5.7 km).

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