Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane

Wales
Cadw SAM MM068
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM068. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents a significant example of ritual and ceremonial stone placement practices characteristic of Wales during this era. Standing stones of this type typically served religious, ritual, or funerary functions within prehistoric communities, though the precise purpose of this particular example remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The stone survives as a testament to the monumental practices of prehistoric Welsh societies and contributes to the archaeological understanding of Bronze Age ritual landscapes in the region.

Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM068. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane?

Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane is a prehistoric standing stone located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MM068. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM068.

What period does Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane date from?

Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a standing stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane?

Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane 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 MM068.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Michael's Churchyard Cross, Llanfihangel Rogiet (0.6 km), Medieval Moated Site 400m N of Undy Church (0.7 km), Undy Churchyard Cross (1 km).

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