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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Hengaeau Standing Stone

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME207
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hengaeau Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME207. The stone belongs to the tradition of standing stone erection that characterised the later prehistoric period in Wales, though its precise dating remains uncertain. The monument likely served religious, ritual, or funerary functions typical of standing stones across the region, reflecting the ceremonial importance attributed to such features by prehistoric communities. The stone stands as evidence of the ritual landscape developed in Meirionnydd during the prehistoric era.

Hengaeau Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME207. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hengaeau Standing Stone?

Hengaeau Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME207. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME207.

What period does Hengaeau Standing Stone date from?

Hengaeau 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Hengaeau Standing Stone?

Hengaeau 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 ME207.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hengaeau Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Hut Circle North of Tyddyn Mawr (8.3 km), Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement (8.7 km), Ceunant Egryn Hut Group (8.7 km).

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