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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Trefwri Standing Stone

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN086
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Trefwri Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference AN086. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and forms part of the broader pattern of ritual and funerary monuments that characterise the prehistoric landscape of Anglesey. Standing stones of this type typically served ceremonial, territorial, or commemorative functions within prehistoric communities, though the precise original purpose of this particular example remains uncertain. The monument survives as a substantial upright stone and represents an important element of the island's archaeological heritage, contributing to understanding of prehistoric religious and ritual practices in Wales.

Trefwri Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trefwri Standing Stone?

Trefwri Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference AN086. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN086.

What period does Trefwri Standing Stone date from?

Trefwri Standing Stone 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 Trefwri Standing Stone?

Trefwri Standing Stone 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 AN086.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trefwri Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caernarfon Town Walls (5.1 km), Castell Caernarfon (5.1 km), Lower Roman Fort (5.5 km).

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