Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaen Penddu
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Maen Penddu

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN126
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 Penddu is a standing stone located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CN126. The monument dates to the Prehistoric period, reflecting the ritual and funerary practices of early Welsh communities. The stone stands as evidence of the religious and ceremonial significance attributed to such monuments in prehistoric society, likely serving functions connected to burial rites, territorial marking, or ritual observance. Its survival to the present day contributes to understanding the distribution and character of standing stones across north Wales and their role in the sacred landscape of prehistoric communities.

Maen Penddu is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN126. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maen Penddu?

Maen Penddu is a standing stone located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CN126. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN126.

What period does Maen Penddu date from?

Maen Penddu 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 Penddu?

Maen Penddu 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 CN126.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maen Penddu?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Gaer Camp (4.5 km), Afon Dulyn ring cairn (6.2 km), Hafod y Garreg Deserted Rural Settlement (6.3 km).

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