Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarreg Bica Standing Stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Carreg Bica Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM382
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Carreg Bica Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM GM382). The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents one of the numerous standing stones erected across Wales during this period, likely serving ritual, religious, or funerary purposes within prehistoric communities. The stone stands as a testament to the ceremonial practices and landscape organisation of Bronze Age societies in Wales, though details of its specific dimensions, archaeological context, and construction history remain within specialist records.

Carreg Bica Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM382. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carreg Bica Standing Stone?

Carreg Bica Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument (Cadw SAM GM382). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM382.

What period does Carreg Bica Standing Stone date from?

Carreg Bica 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 Carreg Bica Standing Stone?

Carreg Bica 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 GM382.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carreg Bica Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Margaret's Chapel (5.8 km), Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry (6 km), Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp (6.7 km).

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