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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Dolddeuli Standing Stone

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME226
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dolddeuli Standing Stone is a prehistoric monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME226. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the region during this era. Its function, like many standing stones of this type, likely related to burial practices, territorial marking, or religious observance, though the precise circumstances of its erection remain uncertain. The monument represents an important survival of prehistoric stone monuments within the Meirionnydd landscape.

Dolddeuli Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dolddeuli Standing Stone?

Dolddeuli Standing Stone is a prehistoric monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME226. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME226.

What period does Dolddeuli Standing Stone date from?

Dolddeuli 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 Dolddeuli Standing Stone?

Dolddeuli 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 ME226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dolddeuli Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aran Fawddwy Cairn (3.8 km), Cairn 225m S of Moel Caws (4.2 km), Hut Group & Enclosures 117m S of Moel Caws (4.3 km).

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