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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Croes Faen Standing Stone

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME088
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Croes Faen Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM ME088. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, reflecting the ritual and religious significance accorded to such upright stones in ancient Welsh communities. Standing stones of this type served multiple functions within prehistoric societies, including markers for burial sites, territorial boundaries, or sacred ritual locations. The stone survives as evidence of the monumental practices characteristic of Bronze Age Wales and contributes to understanding the distribution and purpose of standing stones across the Welsh landscape.

Croes Faen Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME088. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Croes Faen Standing Stone?

Croes Faen Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM ME088. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME088.

What period does Croes Faen Standing Stone date from?

Croes Faen 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 Croes Faen Standing Stone?

Croes Faen 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 ME088.

What other scheduled monuments are near Croes Faen Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Cynfal, Bryn Crug (1.8 km), Crop marks (revealed by Aerial photography) SE of Pen-y-Sarn, Bryn-Crug (2 km), Domen Ddreiniog (2.1 km).

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