Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaen Beuno
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Maen Beuno

Wales
Cadw SAM MG042
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 Beuno is a standing stone located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Cadw SAM MG042). The monument belongs to the prehistoric period and represents the type of megalithic structure associated with ritual and funerary practices in Neolithic or Bronze Age Wales. Standing stones of this class typically served functions within the religious and ceremonial landscape of their communities, though the precise dating and original purpose of this particular example would require archaeological investigation to establish with certainty. The stone remains an important record of prehistoric Welsh material culture and monumental tradition.

Maen Beuno is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG042. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maen Beuno?

Maen Beuno is a standing stone located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Cadw SAM MG042). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG042.

What period does Maen Beuno date from?

Maen Beuno 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 Beuno?

Maen Beuno 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 MG042.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maen Beuno?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Llan Hillfort (6.5 km), Bryn-Derwen Mound and Bailey Castle (7.2 km), Motte castle 400m north east of Upper Gwarthlow Farm (7.6 km).

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