Scheduled MonumentsWalesAfon Arthog cup-marked rock
Prehistoric · Cup Marked Stone

Afon Arthog cup-marked rock

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME235
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cup Marked Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Afon Arthog cup-marked rock is a Prehistoric cup-marked stone located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference ME235. Cup-marked rocks of this type are typically attributed to the Bronze Age or earlier Prehistoric periods and represent ritual or territorial markers within the landscape. The stone bears the characteristic shallow, circular depressions known as cup marks, which were pecked into its surface and may have held ceremonial or symbolic significance for Prehistoric communities. Such monuments are distributed across upland areas of Wales and the British Isles, reflecting patterns of Prehistoric religious practice and land use.

Afon Arthog cup-marked rock is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME235. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Afon Arthog cup-marked rock?

Afon Arthog cup-marked rock is a Prehistoric cup-marked stone located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference ME235. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME235.

What period does Afon Arthog cup-marked rock date from?

Afon Arthog cup-marked rock dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cup marked stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Afon Arthog cup-marked rock?

Afon Arthog cup-marked rock 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 ME235.

What other scheduled monuments are near Afon Arthog cup-marked rock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell y Bere (4.7 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Craig Ty'n-y-Cornel (5.3 km), Twll y Darren Round Barrow (5.9 km).

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