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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Bryn-y-Rhyd Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM193
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-y-Rhyd Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is recorded under the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as CM193. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the prehistoric landscape of south Wales. Standing stones of this type typically served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within their contemporary communities, marking significant locations in the sacred or social geography of prehistoric settlement. The monument remains an important archaeological witness to the ceremonial practices and landscape use of early prehistoric Wales.

Bryn-y-Rhyd Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM193. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn-y-Rhyd Standing Stone?

Bryn-y-Rhyd Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is recorded under the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments as CM193. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM193.

What period does Bryn-y-Rhyd Standing Stone date from?

Bryn-y-Rhyd 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Bryn-y-Rhyd Standing Stone?

Bryn-y-Rhyd 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 CM193.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn-y-Rhyd Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penprys Pit Engine House (8.1 km), St Michael's Chapel, Cwrt-y-Carne (8.1 km), Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd (8.3 km).

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