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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Bryn Hafod Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM MG298
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 Hafod Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG298. The stone belongs to the standing stone tradition of the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, monuments which served ritual, religious, or funerary functions within early Welsh communities. As a standing stone, the monument would have held significance within the landscape as a marker of sacred or ceremonial importance, though its specific original purpose remains characteristic of such undated stones where archaeological evidence alone cannot determine the precise ritual context.

Bryn Hafod Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG298. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn Hafod Standing Stone?

Bryn Hafod Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG298. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG298.

What period does Bryn Hafod Standing Stone date from?

Bryn Hafod 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 Hafod Standing Stone?

Bryn Hafod 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 MG298.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Hafod Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Beili-Bedw Earthworks (6.3 km), Cwm Sidywal settlements (7.7 km), Crugyn Tumulus (7.9 km).

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