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Sampson Cross Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological landscape associated with ritual and funerary practices of early Welsh communities. The monument consists of a substantial upright stone that reflects the tradition of megalithic monument construction characteristic of the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods in Wales. Standing stones of this type served multiple functions within prehistoric societies, including territorial markers, ritual focal points, and potential associations with burial practices or ceremonial gathering places. The site's designation as a Cadw monument reflects its archaeological and cultural significance as evidence of early settlement patterns and religious observance in medieval Pembrokeshire.
Sampson Cross Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE345. View the official record →
Sampson Cross Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological landscape associated with ritual and funerary practices of early Welsh communities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE345.
Sampson Cross 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.
Sampson Cross 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 PE345.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stackpole Farm Standing Stone (0.8 km), Fishpond Camp (1.8 km), Stackpole Warren Hut Group (2.3 km).
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