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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Cornel-Bach Standing Stones

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE286
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cornel-Bach Standing Stones is a prehistoric standing stone monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The site consists of upright stone slabs that formed part of the ritual and ceremonial landscape of prehistoric communities in the region. Such monuments typically served multiple functions within their societies, including religious and funerary purposes, marking significant gathering places or burial sites. The stones represent the considerable organisational effort and cultural investment that prehistoric peoples devoted to monumental construction, reflecting the importance of ritual practice in their communities.

Cornel-Bach Standing Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cornel-Bach Standing Stones?

Cornel-Bach Standing Stones is a prehistoric standing stone monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE286.

What period does Cornel-Bach Standing Stones date from?

Cornel-Bach Standing Stones 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 Cornel-Bach Standing Stones?

Cornel-Bach Standing Stones 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 PE286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cornel-Bach Standing Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knock Rath (7.6 km), Llandre Entrenchment (7.8 km), Gelly Earthwork (8.2 km).

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