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Prehistoric · Standing Stone

Waen Fach Standing Stone

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME223
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Standing Stone
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Waen Fach Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference SAM ME223. The stone dates to the Bronze Age or earlier prehistoric period and represents one of the numerous upright stones erected across the Welsh landscape, likely serving ritual, ceremonial, or funerary functions within Bronze Age communities. Standing stones of this type are characterised by their substantial height and deliberate placement in the landscape, often associated with territorial markers, burial practices, or sacred sites. The monument contributes to the archaeological record of Meirionnydd's prehistoric settlement and religious practices.

Waen Fach Standing Stone is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME223. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Waen Fach Standing Stone?

Waen Fach Standing Stone is a prehistoric monolith located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference SAM ME223. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME223.

What period does Waen Fach Standing Stone date from?

Waen Fach 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 Waen Fach Standing Stone?

Waen Fach 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 ME223.

What other scheduled monuments are near Waen Fach Standing Stone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Domen Ddreiniog (1.3 km), Castell-Mawr (1.4 km), Crop marks (revealed by Aerial photography) SE of Pen-y-Sarn, Bryn-Crug (1.7 km).

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