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 monumental stone located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Cadw SAM GM382). The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and belongs to the category of standing stones that served ritual, religious, or funerary functions within ancient Welsh communities. Its precise dimensions and current condition reflect its survival as a notable example of prehistoric stone monuments in the Welsh landscape. Standing stones of this type are considered significant markers of prehistoric ceremonial activity and landscape use, often associated with burial practices, territorial demarcation, or ritual observance within Bronze Age societies.

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 monumental stone located in Wales and 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 the UK.

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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