Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone S of Cerrig-y-Cledd
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone S of Cerrig-y-Cledd

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME139
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 S of Cerrig-y-Cledd is a prehistoric standing stone located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The monument forms part of a wider complex of standing stones at Cerrig-y-Cledd, which likely served ritual, religious, or funerary functions during the prehistoric period. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as ME139. Such standing stones are characteristic of Bronze Age and earlier prehistoric activity in Wales, though precise dating and original purpose remain subjects of archaeological study.

Standing Stone S of Cerrig-y-Cledd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone S of Cerrig-y-Cledd?

Standing Stone S of Cerrig-y-Cledd is a prehistoric standing stone located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME139.

What period does Standing Stone S of Cerrig-y-Cledd date from?

Standing Stone S of Cerrig-y-Cledd 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 S of Cerrig-y-Cledd?

Standing Stone S of Cerrig-y-Cledd 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 ME139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone S of Cerrig-y-Cledd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron-Llety-Ifan cairns and cup-marked rock (7.1 km), Enclosure & Settlement 400m East of Cyfannedd Fawr (7.5 km), Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu (7.6 km).

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