Scheduled MonumentsWalesSite of Bodvoc Stone
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Site of Bodvoc Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM443
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site of Bodvoc Stone is a ring cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Wales. The monument consists of a circular arrangement of stones forming a cairn structure, a form commonly associated with ritual and funerary purposes during prehistory. Ring cairns of this type typically functioned as ceremonial centres or burial monuments, though the specific date and primary function of this example remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance to understanding prehistoric religious and ritual practices in the Welsh landscape.

Site of Bodvoc Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM443. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Bodvoc Stone?

Site of Bodvoc Stone is a ring cairn of Neolithic or Bronze Age date located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM443.

What period does Site of Bodvoc Stone date from?

Site of Bodvoc Stone 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 Site of Bodvoc Stone?

Site of Bodvoc 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 GM443.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Bodvoc Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Cribwr Ironworks (5.7 km), Sculptured Cross Llanmihangel Farm (6.1 km), Pen-y-Castell Camp (6.2 km).

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