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

The Bodvoc Stone is a ring cairn located in Wales and dates to the prehistoric period. The monument consists of a circular arrangement of stones characteristic of ring cairn construction, a funerary and ritual monument type that served ceremonial purposes for prehistoric communities. Ring cairns of this period typically functioned as places of burial and ritual activity, representing significant centres of religious observance within their landscape. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's statutory designation system in Wales.

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?

The Bodvoc Stone is a ring cairn located in Wales and dates to the prehistoric period. 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 Britain.

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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