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Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM260
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 Setting on Waun Llwyd is a prehistoric stone circle located on open moorland in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument comprises a setting of upright stones arranged in a circular or near-circular pattern, characteristic of Bronze Age ritual monuments of Wales and the broader British Isles. The site reflects the ceremonial and possibly funerary practices of prehistoric communities, though detailed dating and specific functional interpretation remain subjects of archaeological study. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents an important element of the prehistoric ritual landscape of Carmarthenshire.

Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd?

Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd is a prehistoric stone circle located on open moorland in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM260.

What period does Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd date from?

Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd 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 Setting on Waun Llwyd?

Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd 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 CM260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone Setting on Waun Llwyd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banwen Gwys Round Cairns (6.2 km), Bwlch y Ddeuwynt Round Cairn (6.4 km), Burnt Mound South of Fan Hir (7.1 km).

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