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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Berrisbrook Standing Stones

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM182
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Berrisbrook Standing Stones is a prehistoric standing stone monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is registered with Cadw under the designation SAM CM182. The site dates to the prehistoric period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of communities in this region during the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Standing stones of this type typically served functions within the religious, ritual, and funerary landscape of their era, though the precise chronology and original context of this particular monument remain subjects for archaeological investigation. The site represents an important element of Carmarthenshire's prehistoric heritage and contributes to our understanding of ritual practices among early Welsh communities.

Berrisbrook Standing Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM182. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Berrisbrook Standing Stones?

Berrisbrook Standing Stones is a prehistoric standing stone monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is registered with Cadw under the designation SAM CM182. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM182.

What period does Berrisbrook Standing Stones date from?

Berrisbrook Standing Stones dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Berrisbrook Standing Stones?

Berrisbrook 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 CM182.

What other scheduled monuments are near Berrisbrook Standing Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Fortlet 300m SW of Gallt yr Adar Fawr (3.1 km), Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn (4.1 km), Dolauhirion, section of Roman road N of (4.8 km).

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