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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Bwlch y Ddeufaen Standing Stones

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN129
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bwlch y Ddeufaen Standing Stones is a prehistoric monument comprising two standing stones located in Conwy, North Wales. The stones date to the Bronze Age and likely served ritual or ceremonial purposes within the prehistoric landscape. The monument stands at a mountain pass, a location that suggests significance for travel routes and communal gatherings in antiquity. The site remains an important record of Bronze Age religious practice and the organisation of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Bwlch y Ddeufaen Standing Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bwlch y Ddeufaen Standing Stones?

Bwlch y Ddeufaen Standing Stones is a prehistoric monument comprising two standing stones located in Conwy, North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN129.

What period does Bwlch y Ddeufaen Standing Stones date from?

Bwlch y Ddeufaen 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bwlch y Ddeufaen Standing Stones?

Bwlch y Ddeufaen 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 CN129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bwlch y Ddeufaen Standing Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clogwyn yr Eryr Deserted Rural Settlement (5.3 km), Cae Du platform cairn (6.8 km), Settlement, N of Cwm Eigiau (7.8 km).

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