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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Nant Croes-y-wernen stone circle

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE300
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nant Croes-y-wernen stone circle is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. The monument consists of a circular arrangement of stones situated in the upland landscape characteristic of prehistoric ceremonial sites in North Wales. Stone circles of this type typically functioned as focal points for ritual and religious activity during the late Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, though the specific dating and original form of this particular example require archaeological investigation. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation system.

Nant Croes-y-wernen stone circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE300. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant Croes-y-wernen stone circle?

Nant Croes-y-wernen stone circle is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual monument located in Denbighshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE300.

What period does Nant Croes-y-wernen stone circle date from?

Nant Croes-y-wernen 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 Nant Croes-y-wernen stone circle?

Nant Croes-y-wernen 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 DE300.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant Croes-y-wernen stone circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Berwyn Round Barrow (7.1 km), Y Foel Ddu Round Barrow (7.8 km), Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau (7.9 km).

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