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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Burry Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM191
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burry Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Glamorgan, Wales, and forms part of the broader landscape of Neolithic and Bronze Age ritual monuments in the region. The stone itself represents the type of megalithic monument erected during the later prehistoric period, likely serving ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within its community. As a scheduled ancient monument under Welsh protection, it contributes to our understanding of how prehistoric peoples marked and utilised the landscape through the placement of prominent stone monuments. The exact dating and specific ritual purpose remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though such stones typically relate to patterns of religious or funerary practice established during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods.

Burry Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM191. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burry Standing Stone?

Burry Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Glamorgan, Wales, and forms part of the broader landscape of Neolithic and Bronze Age ritual monuments in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM191.

What period does Burry Standing Stone date from?

Burry 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 Burry Standing Stone?

Burry 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 GM191.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burry Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (4 km), Castell Oxwich (4.1 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (4.1 km).

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