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Carreg Wen is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG252. The monument dates to the prehistoric period, belonging to the class of standing stones that characterise ritual and ceremonial landscapes across Wales and the broader British Isles. Standing stones of this type typically served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within their contemporary communities, marking significant places within the landscape. The physical form and orientation of Carreg Wen reflect the monumental practices of prehistoric societies, though detailed archaeological investigation would be required to establish more specific chronological placement within the prehistoric sequence.
Carreg Wen Prehistoric Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG252. View the official record →
Carreg Wen is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG252. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG252.
Carreg Wen Prehistoric 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 Wen Prehistoric 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 MG252.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairn on Pen Lluest-y-Carn (3.4 km), Central Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr (4.3 km), Southernmost Cairn on Pen Plynlimon-Fawr (4.3 km).
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