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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Stackpole Farm Standing Stone

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE346
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stackpole Farm Standing Stone is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monolith located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The stone stands as an upright monumental marker, characteristic of the prehistoric standing stone tradition that flourished across Wales and western Britain during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Such stones typically served ritual, ceremonial, or funerary functions within prehistoric communities, though the specific purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The monument is recorded under Cadw's schedule of ancient monuments as a site of archaeological significance, reflecting its importance to understanding the prehistoric landscape and ritual practices of Pembrokeshire.

Stackpole Farm Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE346. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stackpole Farm Standing Stone?

Stackpole Farm Standing Stone is a Neolithic or Bronze Age monolith located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE346.

What period does Stackpole Farm Standing Stone date from?

Stackpole Farm 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 Stackpole Farm Standing Stone?

Stackpole Farm 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 PE346.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stackpole Farm Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sampson Cross Standing Stone (0.8 km), Fishpond Camp (1.1 km), Stackpole Warren Hut Group (1.5 km).

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