Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Cross Standing Stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Cefn Cross Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM241
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 Cross Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales, designated by Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference GM241. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents the class of standing stones that served ritual, religious, or funerary functions within ancient Welsh communities. The monument consists of a substantial upright stone that would have held significance within the sacred or ceremonial landscape of its era, though the precise original context and function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Such standing stones typically marked important locations, served as territorial markers, or formed part of broader ritual complexes in prehistoric Wales.

Cefn Cross Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Cross Standing Stone?

Cefn Cross Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales, designated by Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference GM241. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM241.

What period does Cefn Cross Standing Stone date from?

Cefn Cross 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 Cefn Cross Standing Stone?

Cefn Cross 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 GM241.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Cross Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Candleston Castle (5.4 km), Merthyr Mawr Warren (5.4 km), Ogmore Stepping Stones (5.7 km).

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