Scheduled MonumentsWalesTy Newydd Standing Stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Ty Newydd Standing Stone

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM292
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ty Newydd Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological heritage managed by Cadw. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age period and represents the ritual and ceremonial practices of early Welsh communities. Standing stones of this type were often associated with burial sites, territorial markers, or religious observances, though the precise original function of this particular monument remains uncertain. The stone survives as a physical testament to the monumental traditions of prehistoric Wales and contributes to our understanding of early settlement patterns and ritual activity in the region.

Ty Newydd Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM292. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ty Newydd Standing Stone?

Ty Newydd Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological heritage managed by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM292.

What period does Ty Newydd Standing Stone date from?

Ty Newydd 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 Ty Newydd Standing Stone?

Ty Newydd 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 CM292.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ty Newydd Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stone Circle 200m SW of Cerrig Cynant (3.1 km), Bryn-Poeth-Uchaf, ring cairn to ESE of (3.2 km), Nant Gwyn, round cairn and standing stone to S of (3.4 km).

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