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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Nant Cilgwyn standing stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM361
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nant Cilgwyn standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM CM361. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and belongs to a class of ritual and funerary monuments that are characteristic of prehistoric Wales. Standing stones of this type typically served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within their communities, though the precise purpose of individual examples remains uncertain. The monument contributes to the wider archaeological landscape of Carmarthenshire, an area rich in prehistoric ritual sites and funerary remains.

Nant Cilgwyn standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM361. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant Cilgwyn standing stone?

Nant Cilgwyn standing stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM CM361. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM361.

What period does Nant Cilgwyn standing stone date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Nant Cilgwyn standing stone?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant Cilgwyn standing stone?

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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