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, dating to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a single upright stone and forms part of the broader tradition of megalithic monument construction across Wales during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Such stones typically served ritual, religious or funerary functions within their contemporary communities, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The site is recorded in the Cadw Historic Monuments database under designation SAM CD093.

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, dating to the prehistoric period. 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 the UK.

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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