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Coed Nant-y-garth is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales and protected by Cadw under reference CN375. The monument rises from bedrock composed of Neoproterozoic felsic tuff, unnamed extrusive volcanic rock formed during the Neoproterozoic era. This ancient geological foundation reflects the complex volcanic history of the Welsh landscape during which the stone itself would eventually have been erected by later prehistoric communities.
Standing stones of this type typically date to the Bronze Age, though their precise chronology often remains uncertain without excavation. They served varied functions within prehistoric societies, possibly marking territorial boundaries, routes of travel, burial sites, or significant gathering places. The choice of location at Coed Nant-y-garth, set within woodland terrain, reflects the relationship between prehistoric monument builders and the natural landscape of their time.
The survival of this standing stone demonstrates the durability of such monuments across millennia. Positioned to the north of its named location, the stone remains an important record of prehistoric activity in the region and contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual practices in Wales. Its protection under Cadw ensures its preservation for future study and public appreciation.
Coed Nant-y-garth, standing stone to N of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN375. View the official record →
Coed Nant-y-garth is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales and protected by Cadw under reference CN375.
Coed Nant-y-garth, standing stone to N of 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.
Coed Nant-y-garth, standing stone to N of 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 CN375.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain (6.7 km), Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo (6.8 km), Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures (8.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Coed Nant-y-garth, standing stone to N of's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Coed Nant-y-garth, standing stone to N of stands on Unnamed Extrusive Rocks, Neoproterozoic, bedrock that formed in the Neoproterozoic. The rock here is felsic tuff.