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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Bodewryd Standing Stone

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN078
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bodewryd Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located on the island of Anglesey in Wales. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. The stone stands as evidence of the monumental traditions associated with religious and funerary practices in prehistoric Anglesey, though the precise original function—whether primarily funerary, territorial, or ceremonial—remains characteristic of ambiguities surrounding many such standing stones in Wales. The site is recorded in the Cadw register of monuments as a nationally significant prehistoric monument and continues to contribute to understanding the prehistoric settlement and ritual landscape of Anglesey.

Bodewryd Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bodewryd Standing Stone?

Bodewryd Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located on the island of Anglesey in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN078.

What period does Bodewryd Standing Stone date from?

Bodewryd 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 Bodewryd Standing Stone?

Bodewryd 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 AN078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bodewryd Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-y-Fynwent Enclosure (3 km), Pen-y-Fynwent Barrow (3.1 km), Llys Einion Standing Stone (5 km).

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