Scheduled MonumentsWalesStanding Stones c.600m NE of Cwmdarren
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Standing Stones c.600m NE of Cwmdarren

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD229
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 c.600m NE of Cwmdarren is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales. The monument dates to the prehistoric period and represents the type of ritual and ceremonial stone that characterises the religious landscape of ancient Wales. Such standing stones typically served functions within the spiritual and funerary practices of prehistoric communities, though the precise original context of this particular example remains uncertain. The site is recorded under the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument designation CD229, reflecting its archaeological significance and protected status within the Welsh heritage record.

Standing Stones c.600m NE of Cwmdarren is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing Stones c.600m NE of Cwmdarren?

Standing Stones c.600m NE of Cwmdarren is a prehistoric standing stone located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD229.

What period does Standing Stones c.600m NE of Cwmdarren date from?

Standing Stones c.600m NE of Cwmdarren 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 c.600m NE of Cwmdarren?

Standing Stones c.600m NE of Cwmdarren 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 CD229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing Stones c.600m NE of Cwmdarren?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Bwa-drain Camp (5 km), Pen-y-Felin Wynt Hillfort (5.4 km), Bwlch-y-Crwys Round Barrow (6.5 km).

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