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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Six Stones Stone Circle

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD026
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Six Stones Stone Circle is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising a ring of standing stones of Bronze Age date. The circle stands within a landscape rich in prehistoric funerary and ceremonial monuments characteristic of upland Wales during the second millennium BCE. The site represents evidence of ritual practice and possibly funerary activity during the Bronze Age period, reflecting the religious and social organisation of prehistoric communities in this region. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Six Stones contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age stone circle traditions in Wales and their role in the sacred geography of prehistoric society.

Six Stones Stone Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD026. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Six Stones Stone Circle?

Six Stones Stone Circle is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising a ring of standing stones of Bronze Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD026.

What period does Six Stones Stone Circle date from?

Six Stones 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 Six Stones Stone Circle?

Six Stones 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 RD026.

What other scheduled monuments are near Six Stones Stone Circle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Begwns standing stone (6.8 km), Begwns round cairn (6.9 km), Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn (7.5 km).

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