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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Rhos-Dyrnog Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM MG147
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhos-Dyrnog Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG147. The monument belongs to the Bronze Age period and represents the type of ritual or ceremonial marker that characterised prehistoric religious and funerary practice across Wales during this era. The stone stands as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and ritual activity in the landscape, though detailed records of its specific dimensions and current condition remain limited in the readily available scholarly literature.

Rhos-Dyrnog Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG147. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhos-Dyrnog Standing Stone?

Rhos-Dyrnog Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG147. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG147.

What period does Rhos-Dyrnog Standing Stone date from?

Rhos-Dyrnog 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 Rhos-Dyrnog Standing Stone?

Rhos-Dyrnog 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 MG147.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhos-Dyrnog Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Foel Fadian Round Barrow (5 km), Bryn y Fedwen Round Barrows (5.4 km), Pen y Crogben Round Barrow (7.6 km).

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