Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
CM202
Name
Gareg Hir Standing Stone
Date of Designation
04/04/2016
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Cynwyl Elfed
Easting
240611
Northing
233681
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 the remains of a standing stone, which probably dates to the Bronze Age (c. 2300 - 800 BC). The standing stone measures 2.3m in height, 1.2m in breadth and is 0.2m deep, the sides are flat faced and the stone is orientated in generally north east to south west direction.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of prehistoric burial and ritual practices. It is an important relic of a prehistoric funerary and ritual landscape and retains significant archaeological potential. There is a strong probability of the presence of intact burial or ritual deposits, together with environmental and structural evidence. Standing stones are often part of a larger cluster of monuments and their importance can further enhanced by their group value.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.