Scheduled MonumentsWalesSampson's Jack
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Sampson's Jack

Wales
Cadw SAM GM133
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sampson's Jack is a standing stone located in Wales, designated as a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, reflecting the ceremonial and spiritual practices of ancient Welsh communities. As a standing stone, it would have served functions relating to burial rites, territorial marking, or ritual observance, though the precise original purpose remains characteristic of such monuments from this era. The stone survives as evidence of prehistoric monumental construction and the significance placed upon permanent stone markers in the Welsh landscape during antiquity.

Sampson's Jack is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM133. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sampson's Jack?

Sampson's Jack is a standing stone located in Wales, designated as a prehistoric ritual and funerary monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM133.

What period does Sampson's Jack date from?

Sampson's Jack 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 Sampson's Jack?

Sampson's Jack 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 GM133.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sampson's Jack?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (6.1 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (6.2 km), Castell Oxwich (6.2 km).

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