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Nant Cilgwyn standing stone is a prehistoric monolithic structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial activity in the region. The stone stands as evidence of the symbolic and possibly funerary practices of prehistoric communities, though the precise chronology and original ritual context remain subjects of scholarly interpretation. As a standing stone, it represents a category of monument widespread across Wales and the wider British Isles during the later prehistoric period, reflecting the significance of permanent stone markers in the ceremonial landscape. The monument is recorded under Cadw's archaeological monument schedule (SAM CM361), ensuring its protection as a heritage asset of national importance.
Nant Cilgwyn standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM361. View the official record →
Nant Cilgwyn standing stone is a prehistoric monolithic structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of Neolithic or Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial activity in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM361.
Nant Cilgwyn 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.
Nant Cilgwyn 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 CM361.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dolaucothi Gold Mines (3.1 km), Mynydd Llansadwrn ring cairn (3.5 km), Talley Mound and Bailey Castle (4.8 km).
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