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 monolith located at Pen-Rhiw-Tyn in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference GM170. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and stands as evidence of ritual and religious practices characteristic of prehistoric communities in Wales. The monument consists of a substantial upright stone, typical of standing stones erected during the Bronze Age, which may have served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions. Such monuments frequently held significance within the funerary and ritual landscape of their time, though the precise original purpose of this particular example remains subject to archaeological interpretation.

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 monolith located at Pen-Rhiw-Tyn in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under 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 Britain.

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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