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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Pen-Lan-Uchaf Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM197
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-Lan-Uchaf Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CM197. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. Standing stones of this type typically served religious, funerary, or territorial functions within prehistoric societies, often marking significant landscape features or burial sites. The monument survives as evidence of the monumental stone-working traditions that characterised prehistoric Wales and continues to form part of the archaeological landscape of the region.

Pen-Lan-Uchaf Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen-Lan-Uchaf Standing Stone?

Pen-Lan-Uchaf Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CM197. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM197.

What period does Pen-Lan-Uchaf Standing Stone date from?

Pen-Lan-Uchaf 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pen-Lan-Uchaf Standing Stone?

Pen-Lan-Uchaf 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 CM197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen-Lan-Uchaf Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Spudder's Bridge (3.3 km), Glanstony Aqueduct, Trimsaran (3.4 km), Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge (3.6 km).

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