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 Neolithic or Bronze Age standing stone located in Glamorgan, Wales. The monument comprises a single upright stone of substantial proportions, characteristic of the megalithic tradition that flourished across Britain during the prehistoric period. Such standing stones typically served ritual, ceremonial, or funerary functions within prehistoric communities, marking significant landscape features and potentially associated with burial practices or territorial demarcation. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments designation as GM342, reflecting its archaeological importance as evidence of prehistoric ritual activity and monumental construction in the region.

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 Neolithic or Bronze Age standing stone located in Glamorgan, Wales. 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 the UK.

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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