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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Maen y Rhos Standing Stone

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME228
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 y Rhos Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and forms part of the region's significant corpus of ritual and ceremonial monuments. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, reflecting the long-established practice of erecting standing stones for religious, ritual, and possibly funerary purposes across Wales during this era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM ME228), it represents an important element of the archaeological landscape of Meirionnydd, contributing to our understanding of prehistoric ritual practice and settlement patterns in this upland region.

Maen y Rhos Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maen y Rhos Standing Stone?

Maen y Rhos Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and forms part of the region's significant corpus of ritual and ceremonial monuments. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME228.

What period does Maen y Rhos Standing Stone date from?

Maen y Rhos 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Maen y Rhos Standing Stone?

Maen y Rhos 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 ME228.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maen y Rhos Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Ddwysarn Camp (1.9 km), Cefn Caer Euni Round Cairn (2.3 km), Mynydd Mynyllod Enclosure (3.6 km).

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