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 Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary monument located in the upland landscape of Ceredigion, Wales. The site comprises a stone circle accompanied by round cairns, representing a characteristic ritual complex of the Bronze Age period. These monuments would have served functions connected to ceremonial practice, religious observance, and the burial of the dead, reflecting the sophisticated monumental traditions of Bronze Age communities in Wales. The site remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric ritual activity in the Cardigan area.

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 Bronze Age ceremonial and funerary monument located in the upland landscape of Ceredigion, Wales. 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 the UK.

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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