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Prehistoric · Stone Row

Rhos Fach standing stone pair

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE497
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Stone Row
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhos Fach standing stone pair is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, consisting of two upright stones forming part of the prehistoric ritual landscape of the region. The stones are positioned in alignment characteristic of Bronze Age stone rows and ceremonial sites, reflecting the religious and communal practices of these prehistoric societies. Such paired or aligned stones typically served functions related to burial practices, territorial marking, or ritual observance, though the precise original purpose remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The monument is legally protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation system, recognising its archaeological significance as evidence of early Welsh monumental construction and prehistoric belief systems.

Rhos Fach standing stone pair is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE497. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhos Fach standing stone pair?

Rhos Fach standing stone pair is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, consisting of two upright stones forming part of the prehistoric ritual landscape of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE497.

What period does Rhos Fach standing stone pair date from?

Rhos Fach standing stone pair dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone row. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Rhos Fach standing stone pair?

Rhos Fach standing stone pair 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 PE497.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhos Fach standing stone pair?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capel Nebo Standing Stone (5.1 km), Maen Pica (5.3 km), Standing Stone 495m NW of Coynant (5.4 km).

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