Scheduled MonumentsWalesStone Circle and Round Cairns, Hirnant
Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Stone Circle and Round Cairns, Hirnant

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD014
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 and Round Cairns, Hirnant is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising a stone circle associated with round cairns. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents an important centre for ceremonial and burial activity in the prehistoric landscape of mid Wales. The monument consists of standing stones arranged in a circular configuration alongside cairn structures, which would have functioned as burial features and focal points for ritual gatherings of local communities. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw's management and remains significant for understanding Bronze Age religious practice and funerary customs in Wales.

Stone Circle and Round Cairns, Hirnant is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD014. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone Circle and Round Cairns, Hirnant?

Stone Circle and Round Cairns, Hirnant is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising a stone circle associated with round cairns. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD014.

What period does Stone Circle and Round Cairns, Hirnant date from?

Stone Circle and Round Cairns, Hirnant 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 Round Cairns, Hirnant?

Stone Circle and Round Cairns, Hirnant 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 CD014.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone Circle and Round Cairns, Hirnant?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa (4.8 km), Lluest Nantycreuau Deserted Rural Settlement (5.5 km), Banc Erw Barfe Deserted Rural Settlement (5.8 km).

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