Scheduled MonumentsWalesGroup of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM060
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni is a Prehistoric standing stone monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site comprises multiple upright stones that date to the Prehistoric period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of ancient Welsh communities. Standing stones of this type typically served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within Prehistoric societies, marking significant locations in the landscape and potentially associated with burial practices or sacred gathering places. The monument is registered with Cadw, the Welsh Heritage Monuments service, under the reference SAM CM060.

Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM060. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni?

Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni is a Prehistoric standing stone monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM060.

What period does Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni date from?

Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni 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 Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni?

Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni 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 CM060.

What other scheduled monuments are near Group of Standing Stones NE of Llechdwnni?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge (3.5 km), Spudder's Bridge (4.2 km), Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran (4.8 km).

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