Scheduled MonumentsWalesBryn-Celli-Ddu Standing Stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Bryn-Celli-Ddu Standing Stone

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN085
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn-Celli-Ddu Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located on the island of Anglesey in Wales. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and forms part of a broader ritual landscape that includes nearby burial and ceremonial monuments. The standing stone itself is a substantial upright block of stone whose exact original height and dimensions reflect the monumental investment characteristic of prehistoric communities in marking significant landscape features. The site's designation as both a standing stone and location of ritual and funerary activity indicates its function within the religious and ceremonial practices of its period, though the precise chronology and original ceremonial context remain subjects of ongoing archaeological investigation.

Bryn-Celli-Ddu Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN085. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn-Celli-Ddu Standing Stone?

Bryn-Celli-Ddu Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located on the island of Anglesey in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN085.

What period does Bryn-Celli-Ddu Standing Stone date from?

Bryn-Celli-Ddu 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 Bryn-Celli-Ddu Standing Stone?

Bryn-Celli-Ddu 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 AN085.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn-Celli-Ddu Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Caernarfon (8 km), Caernarfon Town Walls (8 km), Segontium Roman Fort (8 km).

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