Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarreg Hir Standing Stone, Pen-Rhiw-Tyn
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Carreg Hir Standing Stone, Pen-Rhiw-Tyn

Wales
Cadw SAM GM170
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Carreg Hir Standing Stone is a prehistoric monumental stone located at Pen-Rhiw-Tyn in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM170. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents a type of ritual or ceremonial monument characteristic of prehistoric Welsh upland landscapes. The standing stone would have served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within its contemporary community, possibly forming part of a wider ritual landscape. Such monuments typically mark places of significance in the Bronze Age and earlier periods, though the specific original purpose of this particular stone remains uncertain without archaeological investigation.

Carreg Hir Standing Stone, Pen-Rhiw-Tyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM170. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carreg Hir Standing Stone, Pen-Rhiw-Tyn?

Carreg Hir Standing Stone is a prehistoric monumental stone located at Pen-Rhiw-Tyn in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM170. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM170.

What period does Carreg Hir Standing Stone, Pen-Rhiw-Tyn date from?

Carreg Hir Standing Stone, Pen-Rhiw-Tyn 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 Hir Standing Stone, Pen-Rhiw-Tyn?

Carreg Hir Standing Stone, Pen-Rhiw-Tyn 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 GM170.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carreg Hir Standing Stone, Pen-Rhiw-Tyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruins of St Baglan's Church (3.2 km), Plas Baglan (3.3 km), Cwm-Clais Castle Mound (4 km).

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