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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 SAM MM032. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, when such upright stones served ritual, religious, or commemorative functions within their communities. The stone stands as evidence of the monumental practices employed by prehistoric Welsh societies, though detailed archaeological investigation of the specific site remains limited in the published scholarly record. Like many standing stones of its type, it would have held significance for the inhabitants of its locality, whether marking territorial boundaries, serving funerary purposes, or functioning within broader ritual landscapes.

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 SAM 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 Britain.

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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