Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Cnwcheithinog Standing Stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Cefn Cnwcheithinog Standing Stone

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD241
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Cnwcheithinog Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents the ritual and ceremonial practices of ancient Welsh communities. The stone stands as a marker of territorial or ritual significance within the landscape, typical of standing stones erected during this era across Wales and the broader British Isles. Such monuments often served functions related to burial practices, boundary marking, or ceremonial gatherings, though the specific context of this particular stone remains subject to archaeological interpretation.

Cefn Cnwcheithinog Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Cnwcheithinog Standing Stone?

Cefn Cnwcheithinog Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD241.

What period does Cefn Cnwcheithinog Standing Stone date from?

Cefn Cnwcheithinog 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 Cefn Cnwcheithinog Standing Stone?

Cefn Cnwcheithinog 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 CD241.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Cnwcheithinog Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant-y-Mwyn Lead Mine Engine House, Rhandir-Mwyn (6 km), Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to NE of (6.8 km), Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut (6.9 km).

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