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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Bryn Eithinog Standing Stone

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD190
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 Eithinog Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD190. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the long tradition of stone erection in Wales during prehistory. Standing stones of this type typically served ritual, religious, or funerary functions within their communities, though the precise ceremonial purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The stone survives as a testament to prehistoric practices of monumental construction in the upland regions of mid-Wales.

Bryn Eithinog Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD190. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn Eithinog Standing Stone?

Bryn Eithinog Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD190. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD190.

What period does Bryn Eithinog Standing Stone date from?

Bryn Eithinog 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 Eithinog Standing Stone?

Bryn Eithinog 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 CD190.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Eithinog Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Rhyfel (3.8 km), Fagwyr Las Deserted Rural Settlement (3.9 km), Bryn Cosyn Cairn Cemetery (4.2 km).

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