Scheduled MonumentsWalesGalchen-Fach Stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Galchen-Fach Stone

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE287
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Galchen-Fach Stone is a standing stone located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument is a significant example of megalithic ritual and funerary practice in the region, reflecting the religious and ceremonial importance of such stones in prehistoric Welsh communities. The stone stands as evidence of the cultural landscape established during the Bronze Age or earlier periods, when such monuments served functions connected to burial rites, territorial marking, and ritual observance. As a designated ancient monument under Cadw protection, Galchen-Fach Stone remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement and belief systems in south-west Wales.

Galchen-Fach Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE287. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Galchen-Fach Stone?

Galchen-Fach Stone is a standing stone located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE287.

What period does Galchen-Fach Stone date from?

Galchen-Fach 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 Galchen-Fach Stone?

Galchen-Fach 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 PE287.

What other scheduled monuments are near Galchen-Fach Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llandre Entrenchment (7.5 km), Crugiau Round Barrows (8 km), Gelly Earthwork (8.1 km).

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