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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Ffairfach standing stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM325
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ffairfach standing stone is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial practice in south Wales. The stone stands as a single upright monolith, characteristic of the standing stone tradition that persisted across Britain during the later prehistoric period. Such monuments typically served functions connected to territorial demarcation, ritual activity, or funerary commemoration within their respective Bronze Age or late Neolithic communities. The site is protected under the Welsh heritage designation system as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, reflecting its recognised archaeological significance and contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement and belief systems in the region.

Ffairfach standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM325. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffairfach standing stone?

Ffairfach standing stone is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial practice in south Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM325.

What period does Ffairfach standing stone date from?

Ffairfach 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 Ffairfach standing stone?

Ffairfach 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 CM325.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffairfach standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cincoed Limestone Quarries and Kilns (4.4 km), Limekilns East of Cincoed (4.5 km), Capel Dewi (5 km).

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