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Maen Llwyd Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolithic stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, that dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the region during these early periods, reflecting the religious and spiritual practices of prehistoric Welsh communities. As a standing stone, it represents a form of monument construction typical of Neolithic and Bronze Age societies across Britain and Ireland, often associated with burial practices, territorial marking, or ceremonial gatherings. The stone's survival to the present day provides archaeological insight into the prehistoric occupation and sacred landscape of Carmarthenshire.
Maen Llwyd Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM064. View the official record →
Maen Llwyd Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolithic stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, that dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM064.
Maen Llwyd 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.
Maen Llwyd 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 CM064.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fron Ucha Burial Chamber (3.2 km), Castell Llansteffan (3.5 km), Round Barrow 330m SW of Mynydd-Uchaf (4.8 km).
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