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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Penmaenmawr Stone Circle

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN024
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Penmaenmawr Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ritual monument located on the upland slopes near Penmaenmawr in Conwy, north Wales. The circle consists of standing stones arranged in a ring formation, typical of Bronze Age ceremonial sites distributed across the Welsh landscape. Such monuments served ritual, religious and potentially funerary functions within prehistoric communities, though the specific depositional history and precise chronology of this particular circle require archaeological investigation. The site's upland location is characteristic of many Welsh Bronze Age circles, which were often positioned in prominent topographical settings visible across the surrounding landscape.

Penmaenmawr Stone Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN024. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penmaenmawr Stone Circle?

Penmaenmawr Stone Circle is a Bronze Age ritual monument located on the upland slopes near Penmaenmawr in Conwy, north Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN024.

What period does Penmaenmawr Stone Circle date from?

Penmaenmawr 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 Penmaenmawr Stone Circle?

Penmaenmawr 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 CN024.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penmaenmawr Stone Circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn (4.3 km), Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon (4.7 km), Pen y Gaer Camp (6 km).

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