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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Awelon, Standing Stone 130m S of

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD224
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Awelon, Standing Stone 130m S of is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD224. The stone belongs to the Bronze Age or later prehistoric period, when such monolithic features were erected across the Welsh landscape, often serving ritual, ceremonial, or funerary functions within early community landscapes. The monument survives as a standing stone in its current location, representing material evidence of prehistoric religious and ritual practice in the region. Such stones typically marked significant places within the prehistoric settlement pattern and may have been associated with burial practices or served as territorial or ceremonial markers within the broader prehistoric cultural framework.

Awelon, Standing Stone 130m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD224. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Awelon, Standing Stone 130m S of?

Awelon, Standing Stone 130m S of is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD224. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD224.

What period does Awelon, Standing Stone 130m S of date from?

Awelon, Standing Stone 130m S of 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 Awelon, Standing Stone 130m S of?

Awelon, Standing Stone 130m S of 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 CD224.

What other scheduled monuments are near Awelon, Standing Stone 130m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafod Ithel Cairn Cemetery (1.8 km), Two Cairns on Mynydd Bach (2.2 km), Hafod Ithel Deserted Rural Settlement (2.4 km).

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