Scheduled MonumentsWalesBuwch a'r Llo Standing Stones
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Buwch a'r Llo Standing Stones

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD231
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Buwch a'r Llo Standing Stones is a prehistoric standing stone monument located in Ceredigion, Wales. The site comprises two upright stones that form part of the broader tradition of megalithic monument construction undertaken during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in Wales. Such standing stones typically served ritual, religious, and possibly funerary functions within prehistoric communities, though the exact ceremonial purpose of this particular site remains uncertain. The monument is protected under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric ritual practice in the region.

Buwch a'r Llo Standing Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Buwch a'r Llo Standing Stones?

Buwch a'r Llo Standing Stones is a prehistoric standing stone monument located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD231.

What period does Buwch a'r Llo Standing Stones date from?

Buwch a'r Llo Standing Stones 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 Buwch a'r Llo Standing Stones?

Buwch a'r Llo Standing Stones 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 CD231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Buwch a'r Llo Standing Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn Circle 200m NNW of Dolgamfa (4.8 km), Bwlch-y-Crwys Round Barrow (5.8 km), Banc Erw Barfe Deserted Rural Settlement (6.2 km).

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