Scheduled MonumentsWalesAfon Hyddgen stone row
Prehistoric · Stone Row

Afon Hyddgen stone row

Wales
Cadw SAM MG309
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Row
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Afon Hyddgen stone row is a Prehistoric alignment of standing stones located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG309. The monument comprises stones arranged in a linear formation typical of Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual landscapes, periods during which such alignments served religious, ceremonial, or funerary purposes in prehistoric Welsh communities. Stone rows of this type remain significant archaeological evidence for understanding Prehistoric ritual practice and the organisation of sacred space in ancient Wales, though detailed excavation records specific to this particular site remain limited in the scholarly literature. The precise chronology and original function of the Afon Hyddgen alignment reflect broader patterns of monumental stone construction that characterised the later Prehistoric period across the British Isles.

Afon Hyddgen stone row is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG309. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Afon Hyddgen stone row?

Afon Hyddgen stone row is a Prehistoric alignment of standing stones located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG309. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG309.

What period does Afon Hyddgen stone row date from?

Afon Hyddgen stone row dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone row. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Afon Hyddgen stone row?

Afon Hyddgen stone row 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 MG309.

What other scheduled monuments are near Afon Hyddgen stone row?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llys Arthur, Dyffryn-Castell (7 km), Dinas SW of Aber-Peithnant (7.2 km), Nant Geifaes Cairn (7.8 km).

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