Scheduled MonumentsWalesStone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant
Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM225
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant is a prehistoric stone circle located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument consists of a ring of standing stones positioned in the landscape southwest of the settlement of Cerrig Cynant. Dating to the Bronze Age, the circle represents evidence of ritual and ceremonial activity in prehistoric Wales, reflecting the religious practices and communal gatherings of Bronze Age communities. Like other stone circles of its period, the site likely served functions connected to ritual observance and possibly funerary practices, though its precise original purpose remains subject to archaeological interpretation.

Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM225. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant?

Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant is a prehistoric stone circle located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM225.

What period does Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant date from?

Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant 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 Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant?

Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant 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 CM225.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of (0.3 km), Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to ESE of (0.3 km), Nant Gwyn, round cairn and standing stone to S of (1.4 km).

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