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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Bon y Maen Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM177
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bon y Maen Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM177. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of prehistoric communities in Wales. Standing stones of this type typically served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within their landscape, acting as territorial markers, ceremonial focal points, or memorials to the dead. The stone survives as a significant archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric Welsh monument construction and the spiritual beliefs of early Welsh societies.

Bon y Maen Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM177. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bon y Maen Standing Stone?

Bon y Maen Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM GM177. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM177.

What period does Bon y Maen Standing Stone date from?

Bon y Maen 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Bon y Maen Standing Stone?

Bon y Maen 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 GM177.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bon y Maen Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork on Kilvey Hill (0.7 km), Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site (1 km), Crymlyn Bog Second World War Barrage Balloon Site (1.1 km).

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