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 standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the wider landscape of Neolithic and Bronze Age ritual monuments in the region. The stone stands as evidence of ritual and ceremonial practice during the prehistoric period, when such monoliths served functions within religious and funerary contexts for early Welsh communities. The monument is recorded under Cadw's scheduling system as SAM CM185, reflecting its protected status as a site of archaeological significance. Standing stones of this type typically date from the Neolithic through Bronze Age periods and represent enduring markers within the prehistoric sacred landscape of Wales.

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 standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the wider landscape of Neolithic and Bronze Age ritual monuments in the region. 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 Britain.

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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