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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Llys Einion Standing Stone

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN077
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llys Einion Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference AN077. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents one of the upright stone monuments characteristic of ritual and ceremonial landscapes in Anglesey. Standing stones of this type typically served functions connected to religious observance, territorial marking, or funerary commemoration within Bronze Age communities. The monument contributes to the broader archaeological record of prehistoric ritual activity across the island of Anglesey.

Llys Einion Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN077. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llys Einion Standing Stone?

Llys Einion Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference AN077. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN077.

What period does Llys Einion Standing Stone date from?

Llys Einion 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 Llys Einion Standing Stone?

Llys Einion 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 AN077.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llys Einion Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maen Chwyf (0.3 km), Carreg Leidr (2.2 km), Pen-y-Fynwent Enclosure (3 km).

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