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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Maen Bach Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM300
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 Bach Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM300. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the long tradition of erecting monumental stones across Wales during prehistory. Standing stones of this type typically served ritual, religious, or funerary functions within their communities, though precise original purposes often remain uncertain. The stone remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement patterns and ceremonial practices in the Carmarthenshire landscape.

Maen Bach Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM300. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maen Bach Standing Stone?

Maen Bach Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM300. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM300.

What period does Maen Bach Standing Stone date from?

Maen Bach 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 Maen Bach Standing Stone?

Maen Bach 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 CM300.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maen Bach Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut at upper end of Annell Roman Aqueduct (3.4 km), Annell Aqueduct (upper section) (3.9 km), Cothi Roman Aqueduct (4.8 km).

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