Scheduled MonumentsWalesPrehistoric Rock Art at Tai’r Waun Isaf
Bronze Age · Cup Marked Stone

Prehistoric Rock Art at Tai’r Waun Isaf

Wales
Cadw SAM GM637
Period
Bronze Age
Site type
Cup Marked Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Prehistoric Rock Art at Tai'r Waun Isaf is a cup marked stone of Bronze Age date located in Wales. The monument consists of a stone surface decorated with the characteristic cupule markings typical of Bronze Age ritual and ceremonial practice, indicative of religious or symbolic significance to prehistoric communities. Cup marked stones such as this are thought to have served functions within funerary, ritual or devotional contexts, though their precise meaning remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The site is formally designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, registered as SAM GM637.

Prehistoric Rock Art at Tai’r Waun Isaf is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM637. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric Rock Art at Tai’r Waun Isaf?

Prehistoric Rock Art at Tai'r Waun Isaf is a cup marked stone of Bronze Age date located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM637.

What period does Prehistoric Rock Art at Tai’r Waun Isaf date from?

Prehistoric Rock Art at Tai’r Waun Isaf dates from the bronze age period, and is classified as a cup marked stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric Rock Art at Tai’r Waun Isaf?

Prehistoric Rock Art at Tai’r Waun Isaf 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 GM637.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric Rock Art at Tai’r Waun Isaf?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newbridge Beam Engine (5.3 km), Pen-y-Coedcae Roman Camp (6.5 km), Caerphilly Iron Furnace (7 km).

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