Scheduled MonumentsWalesRing Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common

Wales
Cadw SAM GM510
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM510. The site comprises a ring cairn, a circular stone mound typically associated with Bronze Age funerary practices, together with two standing stones positioned within or adjacent to the monument. Ring cairns of this type, characteristically featuring a kerb of stones defining a circular perimeter with an internal burial deposit, date broadly to the Bronze Age and represent a distinctive form of monumental burial architecture. The presence of the associated standing stones suggests this location held particular ritual or ceremonial significance in prehistoric religious practice.

Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM510. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common?

Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common is a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM510. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM510.

What period does Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common date from?

Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common?

Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common 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 GM510.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ring Cairn and Two Standing Stones on Coedpenmaen Common?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tomen y Clawdd (4 km), Lle'r Gaer (4.4 km), The Pottery, Nantgarw (6.3 km).

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