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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN386
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fach-goch is a standing stone situated to the south-southeast of the settlement of Fach-goch in Conwy, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN386. The stone dates to the prehistoric period and represents a monument type commonly associated with religious, ritual and funerary practices in ancient Wales. Standing stones of this class typically served ceremonial or commemorative functions within their communities, though the specific purpose of this individual example remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument contributes to the broader landscape of prehistoric ritual monuments in the Conwy area, reflecting patterns of settlement and sacred space organisation in early Welsh history.

Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN386. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of?

Fach-goch is a standing stone situated to the south-southeast of the settlement of Fach-goch in Conwy, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN386. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN386.

What period does Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of date from?

Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of 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 Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of?

Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of 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 CN386.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lockheed P-38 Lightning Aircraft, Intertidal zone, Morfa Harlech (8.4 km), Tyddyn Sion Wyn Ring Cairn (9.4 km), Ffridd Fedw Round Hut, Enclosure, Ancient Fields and Kerb Cairn (9.5 km).

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