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Maen Pica is a standing stone of probable Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument consists of a substantial upright stone that forms part of the prehistoric ritual and funerary landscape characteristic of south-west Wales during the later prehistoric period. Its precise original function remains uncertain, though such stones typically served significant religious, ceremonial, or territorial purposes within their communities. The site is registered with Cadw under the historic monuments reference SAM CM158, reflecting its recognition as a monument of archaeological importance to Wales's prehistoric heritage.
Maen Pica is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM158. View the official record →
Maen Pica is a standing stone of probable Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM158.
Maen Pica 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 Pica 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 CM158.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Vaynor Gaer (9 km), Pengawse Ring Cairn (9 km), Redstone Cross Round Barrows (9.1 km).
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