Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone 495m NW of Coynant
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone 495m NW of Coynant

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM185
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 495m NW of Coynant is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The stone stands as evidence of ritual or ceremonial activity during the prehistoric period, reflecting the broader tradition of standing stone erection across Wales and Britain. Such monuments typically served functions connected to religious practice, territorial marking, or funerary commemoration within prehistoric communities. The site is protected under the Welsh heritage designation system, reflecting its archaeological significance as a surviving example of prehistoric monument construction.

Standing Stone 495m NW of Coynant is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM185. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone 495m NW of Coynant?

Standing Stone 495m NW of Coynant is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM185.

What period does Standing Stone 495m NW of Coynant date from?

Standing Stone 495m NW of Coynant 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 495m NW of Coynant?

Standing Stone 495m NW of Coynant 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 CM185.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone 495m NW of Coynant?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llangan Church Cropmark Enclosure (7.1 km), Roman Road 300m East of Bryn Farm (7.1 km), Earthworks SE of Clyn-Derwen (7.2 km).

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