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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Gareg Hir Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM202
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gareg Hir Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological landscape of this region. The stone stands as evidence of ritual and ceremonial practice during the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods, when such monuments served functions connected to religious observance, communal gathering, and possibly funerary commemoration. The monument is recorded within the Cadw heritage management system under scheduled ancient monument designation CM202, reflecting its protected status and historical significance. As a standing stone, it represents a category of megalithic monument widespread across Wales and the broader Celtic lands, though the specific details of its dimensions, condition, and any associated finds remain the focus of ongoing archaeological study.

Gareg Hir Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM202. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gareg Hir Standing Stone?

Gareg Hir Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological landscape of this region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM202.

What period does Gareg Hir Standing Stone date from?

Gareg Hir 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 Gareg Hir Standing Stone?

Gareg Hir 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 CM202.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gareg Hir Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crug Fach Round Barrow (2.4 km), Cross-Incised Stone in Churchyard (4.8 km), Ffos-y-Maen Standing Stone (5.4 km).

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