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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Llynnau Cregennen Standing Stone

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME068
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llynnau Cregennen Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Meirionnydd, Wales, forming part of the landscape of ritual monuments characteristic of Bronze Age communities in this region. The stone stands as a testament to the religious and ceremonial practices of prehistoric peoples, though detailed archaeological records regarding its precise dimensions and original context remain limited in published scholarly sources. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, it represents an important survival of Wales's prehistoric heritage and contributes to understanding the distribution and significance of standing stones across Snowdonia and the surrounding uplands. The monument's exact dating and original function within its ritual landscape require further archaeological investigation to establish with certainty, though such monuments typically served purposes connected to burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial gathering sites.

Llynnau Cregennen Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llynnau Cregennen Standing Stone?

Llynnau Cregennen Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Meirionnydd, Wales, forming part of the landscape of ritual monuments characteristic of Bronze Age communities in this region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME068.

What period does Llynnau Cregennen Standing Stone date from?

Llynnau Cregennen 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Llynnau Cregennen Standing Stone?

Llynnau Cregennen 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 ME068.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llynnau Cregennen Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of Standing Stones 810m South West of Bryn Seward (5.1 km), Castell y Bere (5.3 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Craig Ty'n-y-Cornel (5.8 km).

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