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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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