Scheduled MonumentsWalesPlas Bodafon, standing stone to WNW of
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Plas Bodafon, standing stone to WNW of

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN151
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Plas Bodafon is a standing stone located to the west-north-west of Plas Bodafon in Anglesey, Wales, and dates to the Prehistoric period. The monument is a substantial upright stone, characteristic of megalithic monuments erected in Wales during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods, likely serving ritual, religious, or funerary functions within early prehistoric communities. Standing stones of this type formed part of the broader landscape of ceremonial monuments across Anglesey and were often associated with burial practices, territorial markers, or sacred sites significant to their builders. The stone remains a notable example of Anglesey's extensive prehistoric heritage and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation AN151.

Plas Bodafon, standing stone to WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN151. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Plas Bodafon, standing stone to WNW of?

Plas Bodafon is a standing stone located to the west-north-west of Plas Bodafon in Anglesey, Wales, and dates to the Prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN151.

What period does Plas Bodafon, standing stone to WNW of date from?

Plas Bodafon, standing stone to WNW of 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 Plas Bodafon, standing stone to WNW of?

Plas Bodafon, standing stone to WNW 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 AN151.

What other scheduled monuments are near Plas Bodafon, standing stone to WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead (1 km), Parciau Hillfort (2 km), Parciau Dovecote (2.6 km).

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