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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Mynydd Mallaen Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM301
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 Mallaen Standing Stone is a prehistoric upright stone monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the broader ritual and funerary landscape of the region during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The stone stands on elevated moorland, characteristic of many such monuments positioned at prominent topographical locations across Wales. Its precise dating remains uncertain, as is common with standing stones, though its classification within the ritual and funerary sphere suggests association with ceremonial practices or burial traditions of prehistoric communities. The monument is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as CM301, reflecting its statutory protection and recognised archaeological significance as evidence of early Welsh settlement and religious practice.

Mynydd Mallaen Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM301. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Mallaen Standing Stone?

Mynydd Mallaen Standing Stone is a prehistoric upright stone monument located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the broader ritual and funerary landscape of the region during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM301.

What period does Mynydd Mallaen Standing Stone date from?

Mynydd Mallaen 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 Mallaen Standing Stone?

Mynydd Mallaen 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 CM301.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Mallaen Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Annell Aqueduct (upper section) (4.1 km), Nantiwrch round barrow (5.8 km), Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm (6.4 km).

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