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Tarren Deusant Sculptured Rock and Spring is an unknown decorated stone located in Wales. The monument sits on bedrock of the South Wales Upper Coal Measures Formation, Westphalian in age, comprising mudstone, siltstone, sandstone with coal and ironstone seams typical of the South Wales coalfield. This geological setting has long shaped settlement and land use in the region.
The carved or decorated character of the stone distinguishes it from the natural bedrock around it. The purpose and age of the sculptured motifs remain undetermined, though such decorated stones in Wales span a considerable chronological range and may relate to ritual, territorial marking or local significance. The associated spring adds to the monument's distinctiveness, as water sources often held particular importance in Welsh landscapes.
The site is protected by Cadw, the Welsh Historic Monuments service, under the reference GM406. This scheduled status recognises the archaeological and heritage interest of the decorated stone, ensuring its preservation for future study and public access. The monument contributes to understanding past use and significance of natural features within the Welsh landscape.
Tarren Deusant Sculptured Rock & Spring is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM406. View the official record →
Tarren Deusant Sculptured Rock and Spring is an unknown decorated stone located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM406.
Tarren Deusant Sculptured Rock & Spring dates from the unknown period, and is classified as a decorated stone. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Tarren Deusant Sculptured Rock & Spring 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 GM406.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llantrisant Castle (3.8 km), Rhiw Saeson Caerau (4.2 km), Cae-yr-Arfau Burial Chamber (5.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Tarren Deusant Sculptured Rock & Spring's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Tarren Deusant Sculptured Rock & Spring stands on South Wales Upper Coal Measures Formation, bedrock that formed in the Westphalian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, sandstone, coal, ironstone and ferricrete.