Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaen Addwyn
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Maen Addwyn

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN069
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maen Addwyn is a standing stone located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a single upright stone that forms part of the prehistoric ritual and funerary landscape characteristic of Anglesey during this era. Standing stones of this type served significant ceremonial and possibly funerary functions within prehistoric communities, marking important locations in the sacred topography of the island. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation AN069, recognising its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric religious practice and monumental construction in North Wales.

Maen Addwyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN069. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maen Addwyn?

Maen Addwyn is a standing stone located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN069.

What period does Maen Addwyn date from?

Maen Addwyn 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 Maen Addwyn?

Maen Addwyn 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 AN069.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maen Addwyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llech Golman (0.9 km), Pant-y-Saer Burial Chamber (5 km), Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles (5.3 km).

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