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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Pen Cerrig Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM MG300
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen Cerrig Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG300. The monument dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, when such upright stones were erected as markers in the landscape, often serving ritual, ceremonial or funerary functions. The stone stands as evidence of early monumental construction practices and the spiritual or communal significance of particular locations within prehistoric Welsh communities. Its survival into the modern era contributes to understanding the distribution and character of standing stones across Wales and their role in the prehistoric landscape.

Pen Cerrig Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG300. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen Cerrig Standing Stone?

Pen Cerrig Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG300. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG300.

What period does Pen Cerrig Standing Stone date from?

Pen Cerrig 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 Pen Cerrig Standing Stone?

Pen Cerrig 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 MG300.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen Cerrig Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cedig Cairn (4.1 km), Bwlch Sych round cairn (4.7 km), Siglem Las conjoined round cairns (4.9 km).

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