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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Llanddyfnan Standing Stone

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN071
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanddyfnan Standing Stone is a prehistoric monumental stone located on the island of Anglesey in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference AN071. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in this region during antiquity. Standing stones of this type typically served functions related to burial practices, territorial markers, or religious observance, though the precise original purpose of this particular monument remains uncertain. The stone survives as a substantial upright element in the landscape, contributing to the archaeological record of Anglesey's prehistoric settlement and ritual practices.

Llanddyfnan Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN071. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanddyfnan Standing Stone?

Llanddyfnan Standing Stone is a prehistoric monumental stone located on the island of Anglesey in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference AN071. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN071.

What period does Llanddyfnan Standing Stone date from?

Llanddyfnan 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 Llanddyfnan Standing Stone?

Llanddyfnan 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 AN071.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanddyfnan Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plas Berw (7.7 km), Gorad Ddu Fish Weir (8.2 km), Tyddyn-Bach Standing Stone (8.2 km).

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