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Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales, protected as a scheduled monument under Cadw reference RD128. The stone stands upon bedrock composed of Pridoli rocks, undifferentiated mudstone, siltstone and sandstone deposits laid down during the Pridoli epoch. These fine-grained sedimentary formations, widespread across this region of Wales, have shaped the local landscape and provided the geological substrate upon which this Bronze Age or earlier monument was erected.
Standing stones of this type typically served ritual, territorial or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities. Their prominent placement in the landscape made them visible markers for gatherings, burial sites or ceremonial gatherings. The specific location of Neuadd-Glan-Gwy, set within the Pridoli geology characteristic of this area, would have been significant to those who raised it, though the precise reasons for its erection remain unknowable from archaeological evidence alone.
The monument survives as a tangible link to Wales's prehistoric past, its continued presence testament to the durability of stone and the enduring cultural significance of its original setting. Cadw's protection ensures this important archaeological resource is preserved for future study and public appreciation.
Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD128. View the official record →
Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales, protected as a scheduled monument under Cadw reference RD128.
Neuadd-Glan-Gwy 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.
Neuadd-Glan-Gwy 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 RD128.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated Site in Llanfilo Village (8 km), Llanfilo Camp (8.5 km), Western Camp (8.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Neuadd-Glan-Gwy Standing Stone stands on Pridoli Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Pridoli. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.