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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Ty-Wyn Standing Stone

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN073
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-Wyn Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM AN073. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and forms part of the landscape of ritual and funerary monuments characteristic of Anglesey's archaeological heritage. Standing stones of this type typically served ceremonial, religious, or commemorative functions within their communities, though the specific purpose of this particular stone remains uncertain. The stone survives as a notable example of prehistoric monumental architecture in the region, contributing to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement and ritual practice in Wales.

Ty-Wyn Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN073. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ty-Wyn Standing Stone?

Ty-Wyn Standing Stone is a prehistoric standing stone located in Anglesey, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM AN073. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN073.

What period does Ty-Wyn Standing Stone date from?

Ty-Wyn 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-Wyn Standing Stone?

Ty-Wyn 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 AN073.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ty-Wyn Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Mawr Hut Group (8.9 km), Glascoed Round Cairn (9.1 km), Cae Metta Hut Group (9.1 km).

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