Scheduled MonumentsWalesTy'n-y-Cellar Standing Stone
Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Ty'n-y-Cellar Standing Stone

Wales
Cadw SAM GM179
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'n-y-Cellar Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM179. The stone dates to the Neolithic or Bronze Age and forms part of the landscape of ritual and funerary monuments that characterize this period of Welsh prehistory. Standing stones of this type typically served functions related to religious and ceremonial practice, often marking significant locations within the ritual landscape or serving as territorial markers. The monument remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric activity in its region.

Ty'n-y-Cellar Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM179. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ty'n-y-Cellar Standing Stone?

Ty'n-y-Cellar Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference GM179. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM179.

What period does Ty'n-y-Cellar Standing Stone date from?

Ty'n-y-Cellar 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'n-y-Cellar Standing Stone?

Ty'n-y-Cellar 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 GM179.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ty'n-y-Cellar Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kenfig Castle & Medieval Town (1.1 km), Sculptured Cross Llanmihangel Farm (1.6 km), Leat & Dam at Llanmihangel Mill (2.3 km).

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