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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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