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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Llech Ciste Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM043
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llech Ciste Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CM043. The stone stands as evidence of ritual and ceremonial activity during the prehistoric period, likely serving functions connected to religious practice, territorial marking, or funerary commemoration typical of standing stones in Bronze Age and earlier contexts. Its physical form and positioning within the landscape reflect the deliberate placement and social significance accorded to such monuments by prehistoric communities in Wales.

Llech Ciste Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llech Ciste Standing Stone?

Llech Ciste Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CM043. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM043.

What period does Llech Ciste Standing Stone date from?

Llech Ciste 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 Llech Ciste Standing Stone?

Llech Ciste 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 CM043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llech Ciste Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crugiau Round Barrows (0.9 km), Dyffryn Camp (3.2 km), Crug-y-rhud-hir round barrow (4.2 km).

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