Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stone S of Llwyn-Du Farm
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stone S of Llwyn-Du Farm

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM180
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 Llwyn-Du Farm is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period. The monument survives as an upright stone marker, likely erected as part of ritual, religious, or funerary practices characteristic of prehistoric communities in Wales. Such standing stones typically functioned within broader ceremonial landscapes and may have served commemorative purposes, though the specific context and original function of this particular stone remain embedded in the broader patterns of prehistoric monument distribution across the region. The stone is officially recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as CM180, reflecting its archaeological and cultural significance to Welsh heritage.

Standing Stone S of Llwyn-Du Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM180. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stone S of Llwyn-Du Farm?

Standing Stone S of Llwyn-Du Farm is a prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM180.

What period does Standing Stone S of Llwyn-Du Farm date from?

Standing Stone S of Llwyn-Du Farm 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 S of Llwyn-Du Farm?

Standing Stone S of Llwyn-Du Farm 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 CM180.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stone S of Llwyn-Du Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Burnt Mounds 350m W of Cwrtbrynbeirdd (6.3 km), Beddau'r Derwyddon (6.4 km), Garreg Las Hut Group (6.8 km).

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