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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Moel Ty-Uchaf Circles

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME013
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moel Ty-Uchaf Circles is a Bronze Age stone circle located on moorland in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. The monument comprises two adjacent circles of standing stones positioned at approximately 400 metres elevation on the slopes of Moel Ty-Uchaf, reflecting the ritual significance of elevated locations during the Bronze Age period. The site demonstrates the characteristic layout of multi-circle complexes found in upland Wales, where such monuments served functions related to ceremonial activity, astronomical observation, and possibly funerary practice. The circles remain an important archaeological record of Bronze Age religious and ritual behaviour in north-west Wales.

Moel Ty-Uchaf Circles is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME013. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel Ty-Uchaf Circles?

Moel Ty-Uchaf Circles is a Bronze Age stone circle located on moorland in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME013.

What period does Moel Ty-Uchaf Circles date from?

Moel Ty-Uchaf Circles 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 Moel Ty-Uchaf Circles?

Moel Ty-Uchaf Circles 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 ME013.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel Ty-Uchaf Circles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau (4.1 km), Nant Esgeiriau Cairn (4.3 km), Craig Berwyn Round Barrow (4.9 km).

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