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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Bryn Maen Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM192
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 Maen Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CM192. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. Standing stones of this type served functions within the religious and funerary landscape of prehistoric Wales, potentially marking territorial boundaries, burial sites, or locations of ritual significance. The monument remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and spiritual practices in the Carmarthenshire region.

Bryn Maen Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM192. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn Maen Standing Stone?

Bryn Maen Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CM192. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM192.

What period does Bryn Maen Standing Stone date from?

Bryn 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn Maen Standing Stone?

Bryn 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 CM192.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Maen Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne (6.5 km), Capel Isaf Cemetery (7.1 km), Pencoed Lead Works (7.2 km).

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