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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Afon Arthog Standing Stone

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME234
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Afon Arthog Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME234. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents one of the ritual and funerary monuments characteristic of upland Wales during this era. Such standing stones typically served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities, though the precise original purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The monument survives as physical evidence of prehistoric religious and ritual practice in the Meirionnydd landscape.

Afon Arthog Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Afon Arthog Standing Stone?

Afon Arthog Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME234. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME234.

What period does Afon Arthog Standing Stone date from?

Afon Arthog Standing Stone dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Afon Arthog Standing Stone?

Afon Arthog Standing Stone 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 ME234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Afon Arthog Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle Settlement at Craig Ty'n-y-Cornel (5 km), Twll y Darren Round Barrow (5.5 km), Craig yr Aderyn Hillfort (6.4 km).

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