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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Hafotty Standing Stone

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN116
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hafotty Standing Stone is a prehistoric monument located in Conwy, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM CN116. The stone dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the prehistoric landscape of North Wales. Standing stones of this period typically served functions related to burial practices, territorial markers, or religious observance, reflecting the monumental traditions of Bronze Age communities. The monument survives as a testament to prehistoric settlement patterns and the symbolic significance attributed to stone monuments in the Welsh uplands during antiquity.

Hafotty Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN116. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hafotty Standing Stone?

Hafotty Standing Stone is a prehistoric monument located in Conwy, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM CN116. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN116.

What period does Hafotty Standing Stone date from?

Hafotty 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 Hafotty Standing Stone?

Hafotty 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 CN116.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hafotty Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Gaer Camp (5.7 km), Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn (6 km), Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon (6.7 km).

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