Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
CN339
Name
Bryn Derwydd stone circle
Date of Designation
22/12/2003
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Conwy
Community
Penmaenmawr
Easting
273226
Northing
375055
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Site Type
Stone Circle
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Monument.
The monument comprises the remains of a stone circle, probably dating to the Bronze Age (c.2300 BC - 800 BC). It is situated in enclosed pasture and consists of at least five small earthfast stones, set on a slight circular platform. The circle measures about 18m overall.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of prehistoric ritual practices. The monument retains significant archaeological potential with a strong probability of associated archaeological features and deposits and forms an important element in the wider prehistoric funerary and ritual landscape.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and an area around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive. It is circular and measures 30m in diameter.