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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Maes-Mochnant Standing Stone

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE089
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maes-Mochnant Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Denbighshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological landscape of standing stones that characterise the upland regions of north Wales. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and would have served ritual or ceremonial functions within its contemporary community, possibly relating to burial practices, territorial markers, or religious observance. The monument remains in situ and continues to form an important element of the prehistoric heritage of the region, contributing to understanding of early societies in Wales.

Maes-Mochnant Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE089. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maes-Mochnant Standing Stone?

Maes-Mochnant Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Denbighshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological landscape of standing stones that characterise the upland regions of north Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE089.

What period does Maes-Mochnant Standing Stone date from?

Maes-Mochnant 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 Maes-Mochnant Standing Stone?

Maes-Mochnant 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 DE089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maes-Mochnant Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tomen y Faerdre (1.4 km), Ty-Newydd Dyke (1.6 km), Tomen y Cefnlloer (2.9 km).

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