Scheduled MonumentsWalesCarreg-y-llech standing stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Carreg-y-llech standing stone

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL207
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-y-llech is a standing stone located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a single upright stone and represents the type of ritual or ceremonial marker characteristic of Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric communities in Wales. Such standing stones served functions within the religious and ritual landscape of their time, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The stone survives as an important element of the prehistoric archaeological record in the region and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation FL207.

Carreg-y-llech standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL207. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carreg-y-llech standing stone?

Carreg-y-llech is a standing stone located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL207.

What period does Carreg-y-llech standing stone date from?

Carreg-y-llech 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Carreg-y-llech standing stone?

Carreg-y-llech 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 FL207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carreg-y-llech standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant Mill Wood Shaft Mounds (8.5 km), Abersychnant Cairn (8.8 km), Offa's Dyke: Section in Plas Power Park (9.2 km).

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