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Harold's Stones is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age stone alignment located in Monmouthshire, Wales. The monument comprises standing stones arranged in a linear formation, characteristic of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial landscapes. The site's original function likely encompassed religious and ritual purposes, consistent with similar alignments from this period across Britain and Wales. The stones remain a significant example of early prehistoric monumental architecture, reflecting the communities' investment in landscape modification for ceremonial activities.
Harold's Stones, Standing Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM017. View the official record →
Harold's Stones is a Neolithic or Early Bronze Age stone alignment located in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM017.
Harold's Stones, Standing Stones dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone alignment. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Harold's Stones, Standing Stones 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 MM017.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chepstow Park Wood Cairn (7.6 km), The Cold Bath: Piercefield (8.7 km), St Arvan's Church Cross-slab (8.8 km).
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