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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Malltraeth Yard Standing Stone

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN089
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Malltraeth Yard Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The monument consists of a single upright stone that would have formed part of the ritual and ceremonial landscape of ancient Anglesey, reflecting the importance of stone monuments in prehistoric religious practice. Such standing stones typically served functions related to burial sites, territorial markers, or focal points for ritual activity within their local communities. The stone remains an important archaeological record of Anglesey's prehistoric heritage and demonstrates the sustained use of the island for religious and funerary purposes across the prehistoric period.

Malltraeth Yard Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN089. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Malltraeth Yard Standing Stone?

Malltraeth Yard Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Anglesey, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN089.

What period does Malltraeth Yard Standing Stone date from?

Malltraeth Yard 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 Malltraeth Yard Standing Stone?

Malltraeth Yard 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 AN089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Malltraeth Yard Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Gravestones & Shaft in Churchyard (3.8 km), Llys Rhosyr (4.1 km), Pont Aberffraw (5.3 km).

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