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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Druidstone Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM MM032
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Druidstone Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM032. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of ancient Welsh communities. Standing stones of this type served multiple functions within prehistoric societies, including roles in territorial marking, ritual activity, and potentially funerary practices. The stone itself represents an important survival of Wales's prehistoric monument heritage and contributes to understanding the distribution and significance of standing stones across the Welsh landscape.

Druidstone Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM032. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Druidstone Standing Stone?

Druidstone Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM032. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM032.

What period does Druidstone Standing Stone date from?

Druidstone 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 Druidstone Standing Stone?

Druidstone 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 MM032.

What other scheduled monuments are near Druidstone Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wentloog Castle (1 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Marshfield (2.2 km), Pen-y-Lan Camp (2.3 km).

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