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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Garreg Wen Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM314
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garreg Wen Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM314. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. The stone stands as evidence of the religious and funerary traditions of prehistoric Wales, though detailed documentation of its specific dimensions and condition would require consultation of the official Cadw records. Such standing stones typically served functions within burial practices, territorial marking, or broader ceremonial landscapes characteristic of Wales's prehistoric heritage.

Garreg Wen Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garreg Wen Standing Stone?

Garreg Wen Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM314. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM314.

What period does Garreg Wen Standing Stone date from?

Garreg Wen 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 Garreg Wen Standing Stone?

Garreg Wen 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 CM314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garreg Wen Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crug Ieuan Round Barrow (1.9 km), Crug Glas Round Barrow (3.4 km), Trichrug Round Barrows (3.7 km).

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