Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaen Crwn standing stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Maen Crwn standing stone

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN340
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 Crwn is a standing stone located in Conwy, Wales, and represents a monument of prehistoric date associated with ritual and funerary practices. The stone survives as a substantial upright monolith, characteristic of standing stones erected during the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods in Wales, though precise dating remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. Such monuments typically served functions within the religious and ceremonial landscape of prehistoric communities, potentially marking burial sites, ritual spaces, or territorial boundaries. The stone's preservation and official designation by Cadw reflect its recognised archaeological significance within the prehistoric monument record of North Wales.

Maen Crwn standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN340. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maen Crwn standing stone?

Maen Crwn is a standing stone located in Conwy, Wales, and represents a monument of prehistoric date associated with ritual and funerary practices. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN340.

What period does Maen Crwn standing stone date from?

Maen Crwn 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Maen Crwn standing stone?

Maen Crwn 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 CN340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maen Crwn standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn (5 km), Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon (5.6 km), Pen y Gaer Camp (6 km).

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