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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Parth-y-Gwyddwch, Standing Stones 150m N of

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME259
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Parth-y-Gwyddwch Standing Stones 150m N of is a prehistoric standing stone located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference SAM ME259. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of ritual or ceremonial marker characteristic of upland regions in medieval Wales. Standing stones of this type typically served functions relating to territorial demarcation, burial ritual, or ceremonial assembly, though the precise original purpose remains uncertain. The stone survives as evidence of prehistoric religious and ritual practice in the Welsh landscape.

Parth-y-Gwyddwch, Standing Stones 150m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME259. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Parth-y-Gwyddwch, Standing Stones 150m N of?

Parth-y-Gwyddwch Standing Stones 150m N of is a prehistoric standing stone located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference SAM ME259. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME259.

What period does Parth-y-Gwyddwch, Standing Stones 150m N of date from?

Parth-y-Gwyddwch, Standing Stones 150m N of 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 Parth-y-Gwyddwch, Standing Stones 150m N of?

Parth-y-Gwyddwch, Standing Stones 150m N of 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 ME259.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parth-y-Gwyddwch, Standing Stones 150m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Lwyd Cairn II (2.8 km), Allt Lwyd Cairn I (2.9 km), Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex (3 km).

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