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Prehistoric · Kerb Cairn

Arthog Standing Stones

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME105
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Kerb Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Arthog Standing Stones is a Bronze Age kerb cairn situated in Meirionnydd, Wales. The monument consists of standing stones arranged to form a kerb around a central burial mound, a characteristic form of funerary monument dating to the Bronze Age period. Such kerb cairns served as prominent markers of burial and ritual significance within the prehistoric landscape, indicating the importance of the deceased and their community. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME105, reflecting its archaeological and heritage value as evidence of Bronze Age burial practices and ritual activity in medieval Wales.

Arthog Standing Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME105. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arthog Standing Stones?

Arthog Standing Stones is a Bronze Age kerb cairn situated in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME105.

What period does Arthog Standing Stones date from?

Arthog Standing Stones dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a kerb cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Arthog Standing Stones?

Arthog Standing Stones 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 ME105.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arthog Standing Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell y Bere (5.6 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Craig Ty'n-y-Cornel (5.6 km), Twll y Darren Round Barrow (6 km).

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