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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Lower Court Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM146
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lower Court Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a single upright stone that forms part of the archaeological heritage of the region, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. As a standing stone, it would have served functions within the religious and possibly funerary landscape of prehistoric Carmarthenshire, though the precise nature of its original use remains characteristic of such monuments from this era. The site is designated by Cadw under the reference SAM CM146, recognising its importance as a prehistoric ritual monument within Wales's archaeological record.

Lower Court Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM146. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lower Court Standing Stone?

Lower Court Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM146.

What period does Lower Court Standing Stone date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Lower Court Standing Stone?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower Court Standing Stone?

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).

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