Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Fedw Stone Circle 360m W of Llanboidy Wood
Prehistoric · Stone Circle

The Fedw Stone Circle 360m W of Llanboidy Wood

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD027
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

The Fedw Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located approximately 360 metres west of Llanboidy Wood in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument comprises a ring of standing stones that dates to the Bronze Age, representing a significant example of ritual and ceremonial architecture from this period. Stone circles of this type served religious and ritual functions within prehistoric communities, and their precise alignment and construction indicate considerable labour investment and community organisation. The Fedw Stone Circle remains an important archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ceremonial practice in the Welsh uplands.

The Fedw Stone Circle 360m W of Llanboidy Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD027. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Fedw Stone Circle 360m W of Llanboidy Wood?

The Fedw Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located approximately 360 metres west of Llanboidy Wood in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD027.

What period does The Fedw Stone Circle 360m W of Llanboidy Wood date from?

The Fedw Stone Circle 360m W of Llanboidy Wood 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 The Fedw Stone Circle 360m W of Llanboidy Wood?

The Fedw Stone Circle 360m W of Llanboidy Wood 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 RD027.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Fedw Stone Circle 360m W of Llanboidy Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Wylfre Stone Circle and Round Barrow (6.9 km), Cefn Wylfre Round Barrows (6.9 km), Cefn Wylfre Platform House (7.2 km).

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