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Lower Court Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales and protected by Cadw under reference CM146. The monument stands upon bedrock of Llanvirn age, formed during the Whiterock period and composed of mudstone, siltstone and sandstone. These ancient sedimentary rocks underlie the site and would have been well known to the communities who erected the stone in prehistory.
Standing stones of this type were typically raised during the Neolithic or Bronze Age and often marked significant locations in the landscape, serving purposes ranging from territorial markers to ritual or ceremonial functions. The stone's position within the local geology reflects the careful selection of sites by prehistoric peoples, who frequently chose locations of natural prominence or geological significance.
The monument survives as evidence of Wales's prehistoric heritage and the enduring monumental traditions of early British societies. Its protection under Cadw ensures the preservation of this standing stone for future study and public appreciation, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices across Wales.
Lower Court Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM146. View the official record →
Lower Court Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales and protected by Cadw under reference CM146.
Lower Court 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.
Lower Court 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 CM146.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Delacorse Uchaf Standing Stone (3.2 km), Hillslope Enclosure at Laugharne Park Holiday Village (3.7 km), Laugharne Castle (4.1 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Lower Court Standing Stone's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Lower Court Standing Stone stands on Llanvirn Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Whiterock. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.