Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
CN382
Name
Sarn Meyllteyrn churchyard standing stone
Date of Designation
17/02/2005
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Botwnnog
Easting
223716
Northing
332837
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Site Type
Standing Stone
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument comprises a fine standing stone, probably dating to the Bronze Age (c.2300 BC - 800 BC) and situated within the churchyard at Sarn Meyllteyrn. The standing stone measures 2.5m in height, 0.45m in thickness from N to S by 0.3m in width.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of prehistoric ritual practices. The monument is well preserved and is an important relic of a prehistoric funerary and ritual landscape. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. Its importance is further enhanced by the later association with the churchyard.
The area to be scheduled comprises the remains described and an area around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive. It is circular and measures 2m in diameter.