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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Llangwnadl Standing Stone

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN114
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llangwnadl Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolithic monument located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM CN114. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and would have served ritual, religious, or funerary functions within its contemporary landscape. Standing stones of this type are characteristic features of Welsh prehistoric archaeology, often marking territorial boundaries, burial sites, or sacred locations within their communities. The monument represents an important survival of prehistoric material culture in the Conwy region and contributes to understanding Bronze Age ritual practice and land use in North Wales.

Llangwnadl Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN114. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangwnadl Standing Stone?

Llangwnadl Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolithic monument located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM CN114. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN114.

What period does Llangwnadl Standing Stone date from?

Llangwnadl 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 Llangwnadl Standing Stone?

Llangwnadl 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 CN114.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangwnadl Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone (2.9 km), Site of St Merin's Church (3.6 km), Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory (3.7 km).

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