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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Hirfaen Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM028
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hirfaen Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CM028. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. Standing stones of this type typically served functions connected to religious observance, territorial marking, or funerary commemoration, though the specific purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The stone survives as a testament to the prehistoric sacred landscape of the region and contributes to our understanding of early monumental activity in Carmarthenshire.

Hirfaen Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM028. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hirfaen Standing Stone?

Hirfaen Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CM028. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM028.

What period does Hirfaen Standing Stone date from?

Hirfaen 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 Hirfaen Standing Stone?

Hirfaen 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 CM028.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hirfaen Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caer Cadwgan (1.5 km), Caer Pencarreg (4.1 km), Gelli Dewi Uchaf linear round barrow cemetery (4.3 km).

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