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Carreg Hir is a standing stone of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference SAM MG275. The monument represents evidence of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial activity, reflecting the religious practices of early Welsh communities during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Standing stones of this type served varied functions within prehistoric societies, including territorial markers, ritual foci, and possible associations with funerary practices. The stone's survival to the present day provides valuable archaeological testimony to the monumental traditions of prehistoric Wales.
Carreg Hir Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG275. View the official record →
Carreg Hir is a standing stone of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference SAM MG275. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG275.
Carreg Hir 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.
Carreg Hir 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 MG275.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caersws Roman Site (5.1 km), Caersws Roman road (5.1 km), Caersws Roman Fort: Section of South Western Defences (5.2 km).
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