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Court standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales and protected by Cadw under reference RD225. The monument stands upon bedrock of Llanvirn Rocks (Undifferentiated), deposits formed during the Whiterock period and comprising mudstone, siltstone and sandstone. This geological foundation typical of the Welsh landscape provided the raw materials and stable ground that early monument builders would have exploited when establishing such stones in the prehistoric period.
Standing stones of this type were commonly erected during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods across Britain and Ireland, often serving ritual, ceremonial or territorial functions within their communities. The positioning of Court standing stone within its specific landscape would have held significance for its builders, whether marking routes, boundaries, burial sites or places of gathering and worship.
The stone survives as evidence of prehistoric activity in the region and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and ceremonial practices of ancient Wales. Its preservation under Cadw protection ensures this monument remains available for archaeological study and public access, allowing continued investigation into the beliefs and capabilities of the prehistoric peoples who shaped the Welsh landscape.
Court standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD225. View the official record →
Court standing stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales and protected by Cadw under reference RD225.
Court 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.
Court 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 RD225.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aberedw Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (6.9 km), Aberedw Hill Round Barrows (7.2 km), Llwyn-y-wrach standing stone (7.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Court standing stone'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.
Court standing stone stands on Llanvirn Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Whiterock. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.