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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Glan-Alaw Standing Stone

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN090
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glan-Alaw Standing Stone is a prehistoric monumental stone located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference SAM AN090. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and represents the ritual and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. Standing stones of this type served multiple functions within prehistoric societies, including roles in religious observance, territorial demarcation, and potentially funerary commemoration. The monument survives as evidence of the enduring significance of stone monuments in the archaeological landscape of Anglesey during the prehistoric era.

Glan-Alaw Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glan-Alaw Standing Stone?

Glan-Alaw Standing Stone is a prehistoric monumental stone located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference SAM AN090. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN090.

What period does Glan-Alaw Standing Stone date from?

Glan-Alaw 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 Glan-Alaw Standing Stone?

Glan-Alaw 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 AN090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glan-Alaw Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bedd Branwen Round Cairn (1 km), Y Werthyr Hillfort (1.5 km), Cors-y-Bol Round Barrow (1.5 km).

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