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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Mynydd Crwn standing stone

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE500
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 Crwn standing stone is a prehistoric monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The stone stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity in the prehistoric landscape, though precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. As a standing stone, it represents a category of monument widely distributed across Wales and the broader Atlantic façade of Britain and Ireland, often associated with burial practices, territorial marking, or ceremonial significance. The monument is protected under Welsh heritage legislation as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its importance to understanding the prehistoric occupation and religious practices of Pembrokeshire.

Mynydd Crwn standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE500. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Crwn standing stone?

Mynydd Crwn standing stone is a prehistoric monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE500.

What period does Mynydd Crwn standing stone date from?

Mynydd Crwn 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 Crwn standing stone?

Mynydd Crwn 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 PE500.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Crwn standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Posty Defended Enclosure (6.8 km), Rhiwiau Round Barrow (6.8 km), Castell-y-Fran (7.7 km).

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