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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Bridgend Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM145
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bridgend Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM145. The stone belongs to the standing stone tradition characteristic of Bronze Age and later prehistoric communities in Britain, serving ritual, religious, or funerary functions typical of such monuments. The exact dimensions and current condition of the stone reflect its long survival in the landscape, though like many such monuments it has been subject to weathering and landscape change over millennia. Standing stones of this type represent significant markers within the prehistoric ceremonial and burial landscape of Wales, though the precise dating and original ritual context of this particular example would require reference to specialist archaeological records and surveys.

Bridgend Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM145. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bridgend Standing Stone?

Bridgend Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM145. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM145.

What period does Bridgend Standing Stone date from?

Bridgend 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 Bridgend Standing Stone?

Bridgend 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 GM145.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bridgend Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunraven Castle Hillfort (7 km), Rhyle Round Barrow (7 km), Buarth-Mawr Barn (7.6 km).

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