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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 monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the landscape of ritual and ceremonial activity characteristic of the Bronze Age and earlier periods. The stone stands as a testimony to the religious and funerary practices of prehistoric communities in South Wales, though detailed records of its original dimensions and current state of preservation are limited in the accessible scholarly record. Like other standing stones in the region, it likely served functions relating to territorial marking, ritual gathering, or commemorative purposes associated with burial practices. The monument remains a significant marker of prehistoric settlement and cultural activity in Carmarthenshire.

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 monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the landscape of ritual and ceremonial activity characteristic of the Bronze Age and earlier periods. 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 Britain.

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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