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Ffairfach standing stone is a prehistoric monument located in Wales and protected by Cadw under reference CM325. The stone rises from bedrock formed in the Whiterock period, where Llanvirn rocks—composed of mudstone, siltstone and sandstone—underlie the site. This geological foundation of fine-grained sedimentary rock is characteristic of the Welsh upland regions and would have been accessible to prehistoric peoples quarrying stone locally.
Standing stones of this type were typically erected during the Bronze Age, though some examples may date to the Neolithic period. The monument stands as a physical marker in the landscape, potentially serving ritual, territorial or commemorative purposes within its prehistoric community. Such stones often formed part of wider ceremonial or funerary complexes, though their precise original functions remain subjects of archaeological study.
The Ffairfach stone remains a significant record of prehistoric activity in Wales, its survival testament to the durability of stone monuments. Protected under Cadw's stewardship, it continues to form part of the Welsh archaeological heritage and offers insight into the monumental practices and landscape use of prehistoric communities in this region.
Ffairfach standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM325. View the official record →
Ffairfach standing stone is a prehistoric monument located in Wales and protected by Cadw under reference CM325.
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.
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.
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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Ffairfach standing stone's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Ffairfach standing stone stands on Llanvirn Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Whiterock. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.