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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Is-Coed Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM199
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Is-Coed Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference CM199. The monument belongs to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. Standing stones of this type typically served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within prehistoric society, marking significant landscape features or burial sites. The stone remains an important archaeological testament to the ritual landscape of prehistoric Carmarthenshire, though detailed information regarding its specific dimensions and condition requires consultation of the official Cadw monument record.

Is-Coed Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM199. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Is-Coed Standing Stone?

Is-Coed Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference CM199. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM199.

What period does Is-Coed Standing Stone date from?

Is-Coed 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 Is-Coed Standing Stone?

Is-Coed 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 CM199.

What other scheduled monuments are near Is-Coed Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coleman Dovecot (4.3 km), Kidwelly Medieval Town (Part of) (5 km), Castell Cydweli / Kidwelly Castle (5 km).

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