Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone NE of Halfway House
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone NE of Halfway House

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM191
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 NE of Halfway House is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CM191. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period, representing a class of ritual or territorial markers that characterize the upland regions of South Wales. The stone survives as a substantial upright monolith, forming part of the archaeological landscape that documents prehistoric settlement and ceremonial practices in the area. Such standing stones often served functions connected to burial ritual, territorial demarcation, or religious observance within their respective communities.

Standing Stone NE of Halfway House is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM191. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone NE of Halfway House?

Standing Stone NE of Halfway House is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CM191. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM191.

What period does Standing Stone NE of Halfway House date from?

Standing Stone NE of Halfway House 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 NE of Halfway House?

Standing Stone NE of Halfway House 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 CM191.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone NE of Halfway House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hot & Cold Rolling Mills, Kidwelly Tinplate Works (5.1 km), Kidwelly Old Tinplate Works and Dam (5.3 km), Kymer's Canal and Pwll y Llygoed Tramroad Bridge (5.4 km).

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