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Prehistoric · Cup Marked Stone

Llannerch cup-marked rock

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD234
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cup Marked Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llannerch cup-marked rock is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual stone located in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument is distinguished by a series of cup marks—shallow circular depressions—pecked into its surface, a form of rock art characteristic of prehistoric ritual and ceremonial practice in Britain. Cup-marked stones of this type are typically dated to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age periods, though precise dating remains difficult without excavation. The function of such marked stones remains uncertain, though they are widely interpreted as possessing ritual or spiritual significance within prehistoric communities, possibly associated with burial practices, territorial marking, or ceremonial activity.

Llannerch cup-marked rock is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llannerch cup-marked rock?

Llannerch cup-marked rock is a Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual stone located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD234.

What period does Llannerch cup-marked rock date from?

Llannerch cup-marked rock dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cup marked stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llannerch cup-marked rock?

Llannerch cup-marked rock 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 RD234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llannerch cup-marked rock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Six Stones Stone Circle (6.9 km), Cefn Wylfre Round Barrows (7.6 km), Cefn Wylfre Stone Circle and Round Barrow (7.7 km).

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