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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 monumental stone located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. The stone forms part of the broader landscape of ritual and funerary monuments characteristic of prehistoric Wales, reflecting the spiritual and ceremonial practices of ancient communities. As an upright stone marker, it would have served significant religious or commemorative functions within its contemporary society, possibly marking a burial site, territorial boundary, or sacred location. The monument's survival to the present day demonstrates the enduring physical presence of prehistoric ritual activity in the Pembrokeshire landscape.

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 monumental stone 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 the UK.

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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