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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Bryngwyn Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM155
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryngwyn Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is recorded on the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments under reference CM155. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents a category of ritual or ceremonial marker characteristic of Wales's ancient landscape. The stone stands as evidence of prehistoric religious or funerary practices, though the specific original function remains typical of standing stones from this era. Such monuments are understood to have served important roles within Bronze Age communities, marking significant places in the landscape for ritual, burial, or territorial purposes.

Bryngwyn Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM155. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryngwyn Standing Stone?

Bryngwyn Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and is recorded on the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments under reference CM155. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM155.

What period does Bryngwyn Standing Stone date from?

Bryngwyn 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 Bryngwyn Standing Stone?

Bryngwyn 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 CM155.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryngwyn Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd (4.3 km), Beddau'r Derwyddon (4.4 km), Capel Dewi (4.8 km).

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