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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Maen Llwyd Standing Stones

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME115
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 Llwyd Standing Stones is a Neolithic or Bronze Age standing stone monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site consists of a substantial upright stone that forms part of the prehistoric ritual and ceremonial landscape of the region. Standing stones of this type typically served functions connected to burial practices, territorial markers, or ceremonial gatherings within their respective periods. The monument remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric activity in Meirionnydd and is protected under the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments as SAM ME115.

Maen Llwyd Standing Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME115. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maen Llwyd Standing Stones?

Maen Llwyd Standing Stones is a Neolithic or Bronze Age standing stone monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME115.

What period does Maen Llwyd Standing Stones date from?

Maen Llwyd Standing Stones 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 Llwyd Standing Stones?

Maen Llwyd Standing Stones 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 ME115.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maen Llwyd Standing Stones?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields (1.9 km), Roman Kilns 225m SE of Pen-y-Stryd (2.2 km), Hut Circle and Field System at Craiglaseithin (2.6 km).

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