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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 prehistoric monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The stone stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the region during these early periods, reflecting the practice of erecting monolithic markers that characterised prehistoric societies across Wales and western Britain. As a standing stone, it represents the funerary or religious significance attributed to such monuments by their builders, though the specific circumstances of its original placement and function remain characteristic of the broader class of standing stones whose precise purposes continue to be interpreted by archaeologists. The monument is protected under the Welsh heritage system and designated as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw.

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 prehistoric monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. 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 Britain.

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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