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 Glamorgan, Wales, and forms part of the prehistoric monumental landscape of the region. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period, reflecting the ritual and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. Its designation as a site of religious, ritual and funerary significance indicates its probable association with burial practices or ceremonial activities of prehistoric peoples. The monument survives as a testament to the enduring stone traditions of prehistoric Wales and remains protected under Cadw's scheduling system as a monument of archaeological importance.

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 Glamorgan, Wales, and forms part of the prehistoric monumental landscape of the region. 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 Britain.

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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