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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Troedrhiwhir standing stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM353
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Troedrhiwhir standing stone is a Prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM CM353. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and represents the category of ritual and ceremonial monuments typical of Prehistoric Wales. Standing stones of this type served functions related to religious practice, territorial marking, or funerary commemoration within Early Bronze Age societies. The monument survives as a testament to the ritual landscape of Prehistoric Carmarthenshire and contributes to the archaeological record of upland stone monuments in south Wales.

Troedrhiwhir standing stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM353. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Troedrhiwhir standing stone?

Troedrhiwhir standing stone is a Prehistoric standing stone located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SAM CM353. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM353.

What period does Troedrhiwhir standing stone date from?

Troedrhiwhir 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Troedrhiwhir standing stone?

Troedrhiwhir 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 CM353.

What other scheduled monuments are near Troedrhiwhir standing stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burnt Mound on Esgair Ferchon (5.2 km), Nant Gwyn, round cairn and standing stone to S of (5.7 km), Cefn y Bryn Ring Cairn (5.9 km).

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