Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi

Wales
Cadw SAM GM342
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 Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi is a prehistoric standing stone situated in the upland landscape of Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM342. The monument belongs to the Bronze Age or later prehistoric period, when such stones were erected across the Welsh landscape for purposes connected to ritual, religious practice, or funerary commemoration. As a solitary standing stone, it represents a class of monument that often marked territorial boundaries, served as focal points for communal gatherings, or formed part of broader ceremonial landscapes, though the specific function of this particular example remains uncertain. The stone survives as evidence of prehistoric monumental activity in the Cefncelfi locality and contributes to understanding of the distribution and purpose of standing stones across Welsh upland regions.

Standing Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM342. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi?

Standing Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi is a prehistoric standing stone situated in the upland landscape of Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM342. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM342.

What period does Standing Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi date from?

Standing Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi 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 Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi?

Standing Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi 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 GM342.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stones 300m W of Cefncelfi?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gelli-Bwch Round Cairn (8.6 km), Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp (9.2 km), Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry (9.6 km).

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