Scheduled MonumentsWalesPenbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone
Prehistoric · Stone Circle

Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL008
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Penbedw Park Stone Circle and Standing Stone is a Prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. The site comprises a stone circle and associated standing stone, characteristic of Bronze Age ceremonial landscapes in North Wales, though the precise dating and original configuration of the stones remain subjects of archaeological study. The monument reflects the religious and ritual practices of prehistoric communities, serving functions connected to burial, ceremonial activity, and territorial significance. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site represents an important example of Bronze Age stone monument construction in the region.

Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL008. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone?

Penbedw Park Stone Circle and Standing Stone is a Prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Flintshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL008.

What period does Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone date from?

Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone?

Penbedw Park Stone Circle & 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 FL008.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ministry of Supply Valley Site (4.5 km), Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow (6.4 km), Moel-y-Gaer Camp (6.5 km).

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