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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Nantymaen Standing Stone

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD243
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nantymaen Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the broader corpus of standing stones erected during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The stone stands as evidence of ritual and religious practices conducted by early Welsh communities, reflecting the significance of such monuments in funerary and ceremonial contexts across prehistoric Britain. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection acknowledges its archaeological importance and contribution to understanding the ritual landscape of Ceredigion during these formative periods.

Nantymaen Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD243. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nantymaen Standing Stone?

Nantymaen Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the broader corpus of standing stones erected during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD243.

What period does Nantymaen Standing Stone date from?

Nantymaen 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 Nantymaen Standing Stone?

Nantymaen 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 CD243.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nantymaen Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llethr Bryn y Gorlan Platform (4.8 km), Blaen Nant-y-Rhiw Round Cairn (4.9 km), Nant Gwyddel Deserted Rural Settlement (5.4 km).

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