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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Moel Gwynus Standing Stone

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN394
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moel Gwynus Standing Stone is a prehistoric upright stone monument located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CN394. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and represents the type of ritual and ceremonial monument common to prehistoric Wales, likely serving functions connected to religious practice, ritual activity, or funerary commemoration. The monument survives as a substantial standing stone in the landscape, evidence of the structured ritual practices and monumental traditions of prehistoric communities in the region. Such standing stones typically marked significant places within the prehistoric settlement and ceremonial geography of their local areas.

Moel Gwynus Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN394. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel Gwynus Standing Stone?

Moel Gwynus Standing Stone is a prehistoric upright stone monument located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CN394. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN394.

What period does Moel Gwynus Standing Stone date from?

Moel Gwynus 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 Moel Gwynus Standing Stone?

Moel Gwynus 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 CN394.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel Gwynus Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tirgwyn Standing Stones (3 km), Cross Slab Built into Farm Building Ty'n-y-Cae (3.5 km), Ty-Newydd Mound & Bailey Castle (3.8 km).

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