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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Carreg Wen Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM317
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 Wen Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CM317. The stone stands as evidence of ritual and ceremonial activity during the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods, though precise dating remains uncertain without formal archaeological investigation. Its form and isolated location are consistent with standing stones erected across Wales during these prehistoric epochs, likely serving functions related to territorial markers, burial rites, or broader ritual landscapes. The monument survives as a testament to the religious and funerary practices of early prehistoric communities in the region.

Carreg Wen Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM317. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carreg Wen Standing Stone?

Carreg Wen Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CM317. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM317.

What period does Carreg Wen Standing Stone date from?

Carreg Wen 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Carreg Wen Standing Stone?

Carreg Wen 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 CM317.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carreg Wen Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garreg Wen Standing Stone (3.5 km), Cynwyl Elfed Anti-invasion Defences (6.5 km), Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar (6.8 km).

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