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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Cockett standing stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM582
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cockett Standing Stone is a Prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference SAM GM582. The monument belongs to the Bronze Age or earlier Prehistoric period, representing the ritual and ceremonial practices of ancient Welsh communities. Standing stones of this type typically served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within their landscape, marking significant locations for burial practices or ceremonial gatherings. The stone survives as an important record of Prehistoric monumental construction and the spiritual beliefs of the societies that erected it.

Cockett standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM582. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cockett standing stone?

Cockett Standing Stone is a Prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference SAM GM582. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM582.

What period does Cockett standing stone date from?

Cockett 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 Cockett standing stone?

Cockett 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 GM582.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cockett standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ynys Pit & Leat (3 km), Clyne Valley Shaft Mounds (3.3 km), Clyne Wood Colliery Steam Winding Machine (3.5 km).

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