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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Lorfa stone circle

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR388
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lorfa stone circle is a prehistoric monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. The site comprises a circle of stones that reflects the ritual and ceremonial practices characteristic of Bronze Age communities in Wales. Stone circles of this period typically served functions related to religious observance, communal gathering, and potentially funerary rites, though the specific ceremonial purposes at Lorfa remain subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument register as BR388, indicating its significance as a protected archaeological resource.

Lorfa stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR388. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lorfa stone circle?

Lorfa stone circle is a prehistoric monument located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR388.

What period does Lorfa stone circle date from?

Lorfa 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 Lorfa stone circle?

Lorfa 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 BR388.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lorfa stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abercrave Ironworks (3.4 km), Lefel Fawr Coal Adit (3.9 km), Ynysgedwyn Colliery, Fan House (4.1 km).

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