Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Bwlch-y-gors standing stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors standing stone

Wales
Cadw SAM MG326
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG326. The stone represents an important example of standing stone monuments that characteristically date to the Bronze Age or later prehistoric periods, though precise dating remains uncertain without excavation. Such monuments typically served ritual, religious, or funerary functions within prehistoric societies, serving as territorial markers, ceremonial focal points, or components of burial landscapes. The stone survives as a physical testament to the religious and communal practices of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG326. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors standing stone?

Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG326. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG326.

What period does Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors standing stone date from?

Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors 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 Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors standing stone?

Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors 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 MG326.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Bwlch-y-gors standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wyle Cop Camp (4.2 km), Gwyn Fynydd Camp (5 km), Roman Earthwork NE of Caersws (revealed by aerial photography) (6.1 km).

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