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Capel Nebo Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of ritual and ceremonial activity in the region during the Bronze Age or earlier periods. The stone stands as evidence of the religious and possibly funerary practices of prehistoric communities, though detailed archaeological investigation of the site remains limited in the scholarly literature. Its exact dimensions and current state of preservation reflect the typical characteristics of upright stones erected for ceremonial purposes in prehistoric Wales. The monument's official designation by Cadw (reference SAM CM159) recognises its significance within the broader landscape of prehistoric religious monuments in Carmarthenshire.
Capel Nebo Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM159. View the official record →
Capel Nebo Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of ritual and ceremonial activity in the region during the Bronze Age or earlier periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM159.
Capel Nebo 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.
Capel Nebo 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 CM159.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthworks SE of Clyn-Derwen (6.6 km), Roman Road 300m East of Bryn Farm (7.3 km), St Canna's Chair (7.7 km).
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