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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 monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG147. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the long tradition of standing stone erection across prehistoric Wales. The monument is classified as having religious, ritual and funerary significance, consistent with the function of such stones in marking sacred or burial landscapes during these periods. The standing stone survives as evidence of prehistoric ceremonial and memorial practices in the Welsh landscape.

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 monument located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM 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 the UK.

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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