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Well known in the British Isles, Brittany in France, and perhaps the Almendres Cromlech in Portugal. Chromlech are ancient monuments associated with with prehistoric or neolithic cultures They can be found in various parts of the world. Including: Asia, Europe, and Africa.

They are megalithic construction. Made of large stone blocks.

The word comes from Welsh. Crom (bent); and, llech (slate)
In english, often applying to two different forms. Like an Altar tomb. Or, what is referred to as a stone circle, rings or dolmens.

It is sometimes consisting of a few standing stones in a circular pattern. While others more elaborate
Carn Llechart in wales is a good example

That may include a central burial chamber, or features.

The term is more commonly used in the British Isles
In and around other regions. Similar structures may be called dolmens, stone circles or rings.

Cornish antiquitarian William Borlase begin using the term. When generally describing altar tombs, or dolmens
Prior to Théophile Corret de la Tour d’Auvergne’s published use of Dolmin. In Origines gauloises (1796). It was the 1760s. When, William Borlase begin using the term cromlech. And, with the use of explosives. More and more megalithic structures were uncovered. And, being uncovered, described and published on.

Check it out with some more neolithic architecture today!

Bibliography: Aubrey Burl: A Guide to the Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland and Brittany. Yale University Press, New Haven 2006, ISBN 0-300-11406-0

“Definition of CROMLECH” (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cro