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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Rhydlewis Standing Stone Pair

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD217
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rhydlewis Standing Stone Pair is a prehistoric standing stone monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, consisting of two upright stones that form part of the broader landscape of ritual and ceremonial sites in the region. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, reflecting the longstanding tradition of erecting standing stones for religious, ritual, and funerary purposes throughout Wales and the wider British Isles. The stones stand within a landscape rich in prehistoric activity, characteristic of areas where communities marked sacred space and commemorated significant individuals or events through stone monuments. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM CD217, recognizing its archaeological and historical importance to understanding prehistoric Welsh society and ritual practice.

Rhydlewis Standing Stone Pair is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rhydlewis Standing Stone Pair?

Rhydlewis Standing Stone Pair is a prehistoric standing stone monument located in Ceredigion, Wales, consisting of two upright stones that form part of the broader landscape of ritual and ceremonial sites in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD217.

What period does Rhydlewis Standing Stone Pair date from?

Rhydlewis Standing Stone Pair 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 Rhydlewis Standing Stone Pair?

Rhydlewis 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 CD217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rhydlewis Standing Stone Pair?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound (3.5 km), Castell Nant-y-Garan (6 km), Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws (6.6 km).

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