Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
PE518
Name
Parc Hen Standing Stone
Date of Designation
15/02/2006
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire
Community
Pencaer
Easting
193271
Northing
239010
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.
Parc Hen standing stone measures 2.15m tall, 1.4m wide and 0.8m deep. It is oriented NE-SW and is roughly diamond-shaped on plan. It is earthfast and has a flattened ridge-like top.
The standing stone is thought to be of religious or ceremonial significance and to date to the Bronze Age (c. 2300 BC - 800 BC). This example is an important local landmark. The monument is likely to retain significant archaeological deposits and enhance our knowledge of prehistoric ritual practices.
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 10m in diameter.