Scheduled MonumentsWalesSarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN382
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone is a prehistoric monolithic monument located within the churchyard at Sarn Meyllteyrn in Conwy, North Wales. The stone stands as evidence of Bronze Age or Neolithic ritual and funerary practice in the region, representing a period when such standing stones served important communal and ceremonial functions within prehistoric Welsh communities. The monument's precise positioning within the later Christian churchyard demonstrates the continuity of sacred space usage across millennia, a pattern common in Wales where pre-Christian sites were incorporated into or adjacent to medieval ecclesiastical settlements. The stone's survival and official designation by Cadw reflects its significance as a rare upstanding example of prehistoric monumental culture in the area.

Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN382. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone?

Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone is a prehistoric monolithic monument located within the churchyard at Sarn Meyllteyrn in Conwy, North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN382.

What period does Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone date from?

Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone?

Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard 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 CN382.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefnamwlch Burial Chamber (1.9 km), Llangwnadl Standing Stone (2.9 km), Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory (3 km).

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