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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Stone Circle and Associated Structures on Bryn y Gorlan

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD136
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone Circle and Associated Structures on Bryn y Gorlan is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising a stone circle with associated archaeological features. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of ceremonial or religious practice from this period. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, Wales's historic monuments service. Stone circles of this type typically served functions related to ritual gatherings, astronomical observation, or ceremonial burial practices, though the precise purposes of this particular site remain subject to archaeological interpretation.

Stone Circle and Associated Structures on Bryn y Gorlan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD136. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone Circle and Associated Structures on Bryn y Gorlan?

Stone Circle and Associated Structures on Bryn y Gorlan is a prehistoric ritual monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising a stone circle with associated archaeological features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD136.

What period does Stone Circle and Associated Structures on Bryn y Gorlan date from?

Stone Circle and Associated Structures on Bryn y Gorlan 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 Stone Circle and Associated Structures on Bryn y Gorlan?

Stone Circle and Associated Structures on Bryn y Gorlan 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 CD136.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone Circle and Associated Structures on Bryn y Gorlan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Troedrhiwhir Mountain ring cairn (6.9 km), Troedrhiwhir standing stone (7.4 km), Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural Settlement (7.5 km).

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