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Ogmore Stepping Stones is a medieval crossing structure located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, near the village of Ogmore. The stones form a ford across the River Ogmore, consisting of a series of flat stepping stones positioned to allow pedestrians and possibly light traffic to traverse the river at a shallow point. Dating to the medieval period, the structure represents a practical solution to river crossing necessitated by the settlement patterns and trade routes of the region. The site remains an important example of vernacular medieval engineering adapted to local topography and hydrological conditions.
Ogmore Stepping Stones is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM184. View the official record →
Ogmore Stepping Stones is a medieval crossing structure located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, near the village of Ogmore. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM184.
Ogmore Stepping Stones dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a stepping stones. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Ogmore Stepping Stones 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 GM184.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhyle Round Barrow (5.6 km), Cwm Bach Camps (5.7 km), Buarth-Mawr Barn (6.3 km).
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