Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlech Gron
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Llech Gron

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD093
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 Gron is a standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents a monument of prehistoric date associated with ritual and funerary practice. The stone survives as a substantial upright megalith, typical of standing stones erected during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in Wales. Such monuments frequently served religious, ceremonial, and commemorative functions within prehistoric communities, though the precise dating and original ritual context of this particular example remains a matter of archaeological investigation. The site is protected as a scheduled monument under the Welsh heritage designation system, reflecting its recognised significance to the prehistoric archaeological record of the region.

Llech Gron is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD093. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llech Gron?

Llech Gron is a standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents a monument of prehistoric date associated with ritual and funerary practice. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD093.

What period does Llech Gron date from?

Llech Gron 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 Gron?

Llech Gron 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 CD093.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llech Gron?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns (4.2 km), Trichrug Round Barrows (5 km), Castell Allt Craig-Arth (5.4 km).

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