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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Llangibby Bottom Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM MM106
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llangibby Bottom Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Monmouthshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age or earlier. The stone stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the region during prehistory, though the precise function—whether primarily funerary, religious, or territorial—remains characteristic of ambiguity that surrounds many such isolated monuments. The site is recorded in the Cadw heritage register as a monument of archaeological significance reflecting Bronze Age or Neolithic practices in South Wales. Standing stones of this type typically served important communal functions within prehistoric societies, though their exact original context and associated practices are often difficult to establish with certainty from the archaeological record alone.

Llangibby Bottom Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM106. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangibby Bottom Standing Stone?

Llangibby Bottom Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Monmouthshire, Wales, dating to the Bronze Age or earlier. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM106.

What period does Llangibby Bottom Standing Stone date from?

Llangibby Bottom 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 Llangibby Bottom Standing Stone?

Llangibby Bottom 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 MM106.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangibby Bottom Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 57m South of Stock Wood (7.2 km), Pencoed Castle (7.4 km), Moated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle (7.6 km).

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