Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD230
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 c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD230. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents a class of ritual or ceremonial stone that characterises the upland landscapes of Wales. Standing stones of this type were commonly erected as territorial markers, ritual foci, or elements within broader sacred landscapes, though the precise function of individual examples often remains uncertain. The stone survives as a physical testament to prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practice in the Ceredigion uplands.

Standing Stone c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD230. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam?

Standing Stone c. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD230.

What period does Standing Stone c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam date from?

Standing Stone c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam 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 c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam?

Standing Stone c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam 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 CD230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone c. 500m SW of Llyn Pendam?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow SW of Pen-Rhiwlas (3.5 km), Tan-y-Ffordd Hillfort (3.9 km), Castell Bwa-drain Camp (4.2 km).

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